Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Geistown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,512. Residents earn $67,972 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Geistown receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Geistown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Geistown is $67,972, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.4% 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.
The median home value in Geistown is $148,700, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $816 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Geistown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 125 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,710 per 100,000, near the national average.
27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Geistown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,972 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,443 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $958 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,334 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,304 |
| County GDP | $6,208M |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Healthcare | 471 |
| Retail | 469 |
| Manufacturing | 107 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.13% |
| Commute Time | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |
| Census Median | $148,700 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $816 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.13% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,679/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Total Violent | 125.2/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 41.7/100K |
| Assault | 83.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,710.5/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 500.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,126.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 83.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,855 ft (565 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,370/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2936°N, 78.8726°W |
| County FIPS | 42021 |
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,370/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Retail Stores | 469 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |