At a Glance
Home Value
$130,400
Zillow: $171,728
Median Rent
$766/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gratz a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
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.
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 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population682
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born21.7%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$38,003
Unemployment7.7%
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%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
35.4% of the population has a disability.
21.7% 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.