Garden View, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Garden View is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,510. Residents earn $46,528 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,510 Population 2,324/sq mi density
$46,528 Median Income $28,349 per capita
$128,800 Home Value
$1,018 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,528 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, $1,018/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,528
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $128,800
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.7%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,018
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,510
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density2,324/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,528
Per Capita$28,349
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$7,698M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,800
Rent$1,018
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation562 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+87.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Libraries8

Is Garden View a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Garden View receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Garden View stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Garden View is $46,528, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Garden View is $128,800, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,018 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Garden View experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 29.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Garden View has a population of 2,510 with a density of 2,324 people per square mile. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

2,510
Total Population
2,324
People / sq mi
37.3yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.7%
Female 57.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Garden View vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Garden View vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Garden View is $46,528, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Garden View vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,528
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,349
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
IRS Avg AGI$66,728

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,032
County GDP$7,698M

Business (County)

Restaurants281
Healthcare357
Retail419
Manufacturing145

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,308
52% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Work from Home18.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Garden View is $128,800, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,018 (12% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,800
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,018
12% 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-Occupied60.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,308
52% above US avg
Effective Rate4.12%

Health Metrics: Garden View vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Premature Death8,832/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access54.7%
Healthcare Facilities357

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Garden View has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall29.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation562 ft (171 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density2,324/sq mi
Coordinates41.2565°N, 77.0481°W
County FIPS42081
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.3%
D 28.8%

Winner: Republican by 41.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.7%
15% below US avg
High School+87.5%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density2,324/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities357
Restaurants281
Retail Stores419

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Work from Home18.4%

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