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Elco, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Elco is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 278. Residents earn $66,667 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
278 Population 993/sq mi density
$66,667 Median Income $30,199 per capita
$129,700 Home Value
$967 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$66,667 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,700 home value, $967/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,667
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $129,700
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $967
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.1%
70% higher than US avg

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

People

Population278
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density993/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,667
Per Capita$30,199
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,700
Rent$967
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units149
Rent Burden40.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.5%
Libraries22

Is Elco a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elco receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Elco offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elco is $66,667, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 21.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elco is $129,700, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Elco experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Elco has a population of 278 with a density of 993 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.5%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 2.2% Black.

Population

278
Total Population
993
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Elco vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.0%
70% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elco vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elco is $66,667, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Elco vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,667
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,199
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate21.1%
70% above US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Drive Alone71.2%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home11.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Elco is $129,700, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $967 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,700
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$967
17% below US avg
Rent Burden40.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.2%
Housing Units149
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate4.71%
Elco has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall10.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density993/sq mi
Coordinates40.0818°N, 79.8817°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 87.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
53% below US avg
High School+88.1%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density993/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.5%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Drive Alone71.2%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home11.7%

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