Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Halfway House is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,591. Residents earn $118,878 per year, which is 58% above the national average.
Based on current data, Halfway House receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Halfway House stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Halfway House is $118,878, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Halfway House among higher-income communities. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Halfway House is $294,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,277 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 86.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Halfway House experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 82.5% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.5% |
| 31% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,878 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,169 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,700 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $137,618 |
| Unemployment | 8.4% |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,922 |
| County GDP | $110,422M |
| Restaurants | 2,054 |
| Healthcare | 3,385 |
| Retail | 2,943 |
| Manufacturing | 896 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,910 |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.37% |
| Commute Time | 36.9 min |
| Work from Home | 32.0% |
| Census Median | $294,300 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $400,000 |
| Median List Price | $400,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $293 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,277 |
| 96% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,910 |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.37% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,470/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 448 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,710/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2796°N, 75.6405°W |
| County FIPS | 42091 |
Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,710/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Restaurants | 2,054 |
| Retail Stores | 2,943 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Avg Commute | 36.9 min |
| Work from Home | 32.0% |