Pennsylvania
Espy is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,737. Residents earn $79,479 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Espy receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Espy stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Espy is $79,479, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Espy is $169,700, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,032 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Espy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 46.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,479 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,118 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,596 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,571 |
| County GDP | $3,276M |
| Restaurants | 170 |
| Healthcare | 191 |
| Retail | 230 |
| Manufacturing | 73 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,387 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.59% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $169,700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $97 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.5% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,032 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,387 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.59% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,535/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 191 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.4 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 493 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,930/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0050°N, 76.4172°W |
| County FIPS | 42037 |
Winner: Republican by 31 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.5% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,930/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 191 |
| Restaurants | 170 |
| Retail Stores | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |