Geistown, PA

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.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,512 Population 2,370/sq mi density
$67,972 Median Income $39,443 per capita
$148,700 Home Value
$816 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
125 Violent Crime/100K 1,710 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,972 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,700 home value, $816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K (67% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,972
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $148,700
47% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 125/100K
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.6%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $816
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,512
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density2,370/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,972
Per Capita$39,443
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,700
Rent$816
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent125/100K
Property1,710/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary501/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation1,855 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+97.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Libraries14

Is Geistown a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Geistown has a population of 2,512 with a density of 2,370 people per square mile. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.1%).

Population

2,512
Total Population
2,370
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Geistown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.6%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.4%
45% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Geistown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Geistown is $67,972, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Geistown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,972
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,443
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.1 min
Work from Home16.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Geistown is $148,700, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $816 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,700
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$816
30% 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-Occupied78.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate3.13%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access85.1%
Healthcare Facilities471
Geistown has a violent crime rate of 125 per 100,000 residents, 67% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,710 per 100,000 (13% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent125.2/100K
67% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery41.7/100K
Assault83.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,710.5/100K
13% below US avg
Burglary500.6/100K
Theft1,126.4/100K
Vehicle Theft83.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Geistown has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,855 ft (565 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density2,370/sq mi
Coordinates40.2936°N, 78.8726°W
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
18% below US avg
High School+97.3%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density2,370/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.1 min
Work from Home16.5%

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