Evans City, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Evans City is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,061. Residents earn $72,414 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,061 Population 2,513/sq mi density
$72,414 Median Income $38,909 per capita
$209,800 Home Value $339,108 Zillow
$821 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,414 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$209,800 home value, $821/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,414
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $209,800
26% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.5%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $821
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,061
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density2,513/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,414
Per Capita$38,909
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$209,800
Rent$821
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$339,108

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property666/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary166/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation951 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+93.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Libraries11

Is Evans City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Evans City receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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. Evans City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Evans City is $72,414, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Evans City is $209,800, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $821 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Evans City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 666 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.

Education

28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Evans City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Evans City has a population of 2,061 with a density of 2,513 people per square mile. The median age is 41.9 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%).

Population

2,061
Total Population
2,513
People / sq mi
41.9yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Evans City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.1%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.9%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Evans City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Evans City is $72,414, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Evans City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,414
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,909
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Work from Home13.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Evans City is $209,800, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $821 (29% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $339,108.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$209,800
26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$339,108
Median List Price$565,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$565,000
$/Sq Ft$149
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio94.8%
Price Drops37.5%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$821
29% 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-Occupied65.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate2.66%

Health Metrics: Evans City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Premature Death9,406/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access86.4%
Healthcare Facilities472
Evans City has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 666 per 100,000 (66% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property665.6/100K
66% below US avg
Burglary166.4/100K
Theft499.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Evans City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density2,513/sq mi
Coordinates40.7685°N, 80.0584°W
County FIPS42007
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.5%
15% below US avg
High School+93.5%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,513/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Work from Home13.2%

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