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Eldred, PA

Pennsylvania

Eldred is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 538. Residents earn $45,278 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
538 Population 611/sq mi density
$45,278 Median Income $34,186 per capita
$113,700 Home Value
$491 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,278 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,700 home value, $491/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,278
40% lower than US avg
Home Value $113,700
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $491
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population538
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density611/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,278
Per Capita$34,186
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$2,212M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,700
Rent$491
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units308
Rent Burden34.7%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,456 ft (444 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.4%
Libraries5

Is Eldred a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Eldred receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Eldred offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Eldred is $45,278, 40% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Eldred is $113,700, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $491 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Eldred experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°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 42.6 inches, including 55.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Eldred has a population of 538 with a density of 611 people per square mile. The median age is 51.7 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).

Population

538
Total Population
611
People / sq mi
51.7yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Eldred vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Eldred vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Eldred is $45,278, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Eldred vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,278
40% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,186
Avg Weekly Wage$966
IRS Avg AGI$56,753

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,061
County GDP$2,212M

Business (County)

Restaurants97
Healthcare129
Retail149
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,644
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit10.6%
Work from Home5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Eldred is $113,700, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $491 (58% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,700
60% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$491
58% below US avg
Rent Burden34.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.9%
Housing Units308
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,644
33% above US avg
Effective Rate4.08%
Eldred has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall55.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,456 ft (444 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density611/sq mi
Coordinates41.9568°N, 78.3806°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.2-point margin. 86.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 26%

Winner: Republican by 47.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+97.3%
Graduate Degree+4.6%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density611/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.4%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities129
Restaurants97
Retail Stores149

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit10.6%
Work from Home5.3%

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