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Elberta, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Elberta is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 190. Residents earn $87,500 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
190 Population 302/sq mi density
$87,500 Median Income $43,658 per capita
$160,100 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,100 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,500
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $160,100
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.1%
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How Elberta Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population190
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density302/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,500
Per Capita$43,658
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units139
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,766 ft (538 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.0%
Libraries8

Is Elberta a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elberta receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Elberta stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elberta is $87,500, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elberta is $160,100, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Elberta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 50.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Elberta has a population of 190 with a density of 302 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

190
Total Population
302
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Elberta vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elberta vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elberta is $87,500, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Elberta vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,500
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,658
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.7 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Elberta is $160,100, 43% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,100
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$220
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.3%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.0%
Housing Units139
Median Year Built1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate3.03%
Elberta has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall50.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,766 ft (538 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density302/sq mi
Coordinates40.5125°N, 78.3242°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 88.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.1%
52% below US avg
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+6.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density302/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.7 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home6.8%

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