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Gratz, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
682 Population 231/sq mi density
$130,400 Home Value $171,728 Zillow
$766 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Gratz, PA

At a Glance

Home Value
$130,400
54% below
Zillow: $171,728
Median Rent
$766/mo
34% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
511/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Gratz Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gratz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
46%
Rent
66%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gratz a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gratz is $130,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,728. Median rent is $766/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Gratz reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 511/100K.

Education

7.7% of adults in Gratz hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gratz has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population682
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$38,003
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308

Housing

Home Value$130,400
Rent$766
Ownership42.4%
Zillow$171,728
Housing Units418
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property511/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation785 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute21 min
Broadband44.9%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Gratz was founded in 1805.
The median home in Gratz was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.