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Ernest, PA
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Ernest, PA
At a Glance
How Ernest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ernest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ernest a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ernest residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,955. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,921 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ernest is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,041. Median rent is $929/month, with 19.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ernest reports 1,350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 255% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,912/100K.
Education
30.0% of adults in Ernest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ernest has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.