Fleetwood, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Fleetwood is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,045. Residents earn $94,375 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,045 Population 3,889/sq mi density
$94,375 Median Income $43,275 per capita
$216,700 Home Value $338,026 Zillow
$1,259 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
269 Violent Crime/100K 2,249 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,375 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,700 home value, $1,259/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K (29% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,375
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $216,700
23% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 269/100K
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.7%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,259
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.4%
89% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,045
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density3,889/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,375
Per Capita$43,275
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,700
Rent$1,259
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$338,026

Crime

F
Violent269/100K
Property2,249/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault269/100K
Burglary489/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+95.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute25 min
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Is Fleetwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fleetwood receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Fleetwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fleetwood is $94,375, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fleetwood is $216,700, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,259 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Fleetwood is below the national average at 269 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,249 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Fleetwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Fleetwood has a population of 4,045 with a density of 3,889 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.7%), with 1.7% Hispanic, 1.8% Black.

Population

4,045
Total Population
3,889
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Fleetwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.4%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.6%
51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fleetwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fleetwood is $94,375, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Fleetwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,375
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,275
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.4%
89% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Fleetwood is $216,700, 23% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,259 (8% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $338,026.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$216,700
23% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$338,026
Median List Price$472,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$472,450
$/Sq Ft$180
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio100.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,259
8% above 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-Occupied69.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate3.41%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access86.2%
Healthcare Facilities964
Fleetwood has a violent crime rate of 269 per 100,000 residents, 29% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,249 per 100,000 (15% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent269.0/100K
29% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault269.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,249.4/100K
15% above US avg
Burglary489.0/100K
Theft1,662.6/100K
Vehicle Theft97.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Fleetwood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density3,889/sq mi
Coordinates40.4565°N, 75.8216°W
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.7%
36% below US avg
High School+95.7%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,889/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Work from Home8.5%

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