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Foot of Ten, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Foot of Ten is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 545. Residents earn $53,625 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
545 Population 940/sq mi density
$53,625 Median Income $30,695 per capita
$139,200 Home Value
$690 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,625 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,200 home value, $690/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,625
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $139,200
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $690
41% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.0%
77% higher than US avg

How Foot of Ten Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population545
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density940/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,625
Per Capita$30,695
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,200
Rent$690
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units260
Rent Burden28.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,147 ft (350 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute37 min
Broadband90.8%
Libraries8

Is Foot of Ten a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Foot of Ten receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Foot of Ten offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Foot of Ten is $53,625, 29% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 22.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Foot of Ten is $139,200, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Foot of Ten experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Foot of Ten has a population of 545 with a density of 940 people per square mile. The median age is 40.2 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

545
Total Population
940
People / sq mi
40.2yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Foot of Ten vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Foot of Ten vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Foot of Ten is $53,625, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Foot of Ten vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,625
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,695
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.3 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Foot of Ten is $139,200, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$139,200
51% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$690
41% below US avg
Rent Burden28.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.7%
Housing Units260
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate3.48%
Foot of Ten has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall38.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,147 ft (350 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density940/sq mi
Coordinates40.4181°N, 78.4616°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 90.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
78% below US avg
High School+88.8%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density940/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.8%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.3 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

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