Elizabethville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Elizabethville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,583. Residents earn $75,724 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,583 Population 2,878/sq mi density
$75,724 Median Income $28,935 per capita
$168,900 Home Value $235,415 Zillow
$670 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,724 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,900 home value, $670/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,724
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $168,900
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.5%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $670
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,583
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density2,878/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,724
Per Capita$28,935
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$28,909M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,900
Rent$670
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$235,415
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation659 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+87.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.1%
Libraries10

Is Elizabethville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elizabethville receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Elizabethville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elizabethville is $75,724, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elizabethville is $168,900, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Elizabethville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Elizabethville has a population of 1,583 with a density of 2,878 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.9%).

Population

1,583
Total Population
2,878
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Elizabethville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elizabethville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elizabethville is $75,724, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Elizabethville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,724
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$28,935
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
IRS Avg AGI$74,173

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,552
County GDP$28,909M

Business (County)

Restaurants716
Healthcare979
Retail898
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Elizabethville is $168,900, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $235,415.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$168,900
40% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$235,415
Median List Price$159,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$159,900
$/Sq Ft$93
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.7%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$670
42% below US avg
Rent Burden20.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Effective Rate3.67%

Health Metrics: Elizabethville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.9%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access88.7%
Healthcare Facilities979

Crime Rates: Elizabethville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Elizabethville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall29.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density2,878/sq mi
Coordinates40.5472°N, 76.8160°W
County FIPS42043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.9-point margin. 87.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.4%

Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.5%
36% below US avg
High School+87.9%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,878/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.1%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities979
Restaurants716
Retail Stores898

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.9%

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