Halfway House, PA

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.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,591 Population 1,710/sq mi density
$118,878 Median Income $48,169 per capita
$294,300 Home Value
$2,277 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$118,878 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$294,300 home value, $2,277/mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,878
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $294,300
4% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 44.2%
31% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,277
96% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.4%
133% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,591
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,710/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A
Median Income$118,878
Per Capita$48,169
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$110,422M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$294,300
Rent$2,277
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation448 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.2%
High School+86.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute37 min
Libraries37

Is Halfway House a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Halfway House has a population of 3,591 with a density of 1,710 people per square mile. The median age is 38.2 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.2%), with 8.2% Black.

Population

3,591
Total Population
1,710
People / sq mi
38.2yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Halfway House vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.5%
5% above US avg
Spanish17.5%
31% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Halfway House vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Halfway House is $118,878, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Halfway House vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,878
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,169
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
IRS Avg AGI$137,618

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)28,922
County GDP$110,422M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,054
Healthcare3,385
Retail2,943
Manufacturing896

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.9 min
Work from Home32.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Halfway House is $294,300, 4% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,277 (96% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$294,300
4% above US avg
Median List Price$400,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$400,000
$/Sq Ft$293
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,277
96% above 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-Occupied84.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Rate3.37%

Health Metrics: Halfway House vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.9%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access96.6%
Healthcare Facilities3,385

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Safety Score

Halfway House has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation448 ft (137 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,710/sq mi
Coordinates40.2796°N, 75.6405°W
County FIPS42091
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 44.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 22.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.1%
D 60.9%

Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.2%
31% above US avg
High School+86.1%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,710/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities3,385
Restaurants2,054
Retail Stores2,943

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.9 min
Work from Home32.0%

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