Etna, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Etna is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,383. Residents earn $48,955 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,383 Population 4,572/sq mi density
$48,955 Median Income $32,549 per capita
$115,400 Home Value $139,101 Zillow
$937 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
263 Violent Crime/100K 2,305 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,955 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $937/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K (31% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,955
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $115,400
59% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 263/100K
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.6%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $937
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.4%
32% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,383
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density4,572/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,955
Per Capita$32,549
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$937
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$139,101

Crime

F
Violent263/100K
Property2,305/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault175/100K
Burglary583/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation808 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+91.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Libraries72

Is Etna a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Etna receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Etna offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Etna is $48,955, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Etna is $115,400, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $937 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Etna is below the national average at 263 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,305 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Etna experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Etna has a population of 3,383 with a density of 4,572 people per square mile. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.5%), with 2.4% Hispanic, 3% Black.

Population

3,383
Total Population
4,572
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Etna vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Etna vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Etna is $48,955, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Etna vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,955
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,549
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.4%
32% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Etna is $115,400, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $937 (19% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $139,101.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,400
59% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$139,101
Median List Price$309,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$309,000
$/Sq Ft$143
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$937
19% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied49.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate7.67%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.6%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Etna has a violent crime rate of 263 per 100,000 residents, 31% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,305 per 100,000 (18% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent262.5/100K
31% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery87.5/100K
Assault175.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,304.6/100K
18% above US avg
Burglary583.4/100K
Theft1,604.4/100K
Vehicle Theft116.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Etna has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation808 ft (246 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density4,572/sq mi
Coordinates40.4952°N, 79.9496°W
County FIPS42003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.6%
30% below US avg
High School+91.9%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,572/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Work from Home16.0%

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