Emlenton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clarion County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
623 Population 1,074/sq mi density
$65,179 Median Income $40,628 per capita
$111,300 Home Value $152,330 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,179 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Emlenton, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,179
13% below
$40,628 per capita
Home Value
$111,300
61% below
Zillow: $152,330
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Emlenton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Emlenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
39%
Rent
56%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Emlenton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Emlenton residents earn a median household income of $65,179 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,628. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,074 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Emlenton is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,330. Median rent is $650/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.

Education

22.9% of adults in Emlenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Emlenton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population623
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,074/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,179
Per Capita$40,628
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent$650
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$152,330
Housing Units339
Rent Burden35.8%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,304/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation1,157 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute37 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Emlenton was founded in 1820.
The median home in Emlenton was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.