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Halifax, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Halifax is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 641. Residents earn $58,906 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
641 Population 1,885/sq mi density
$58,906 Median Income $27,075 per capita
$179,200 Home Value
$834 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,906 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,200 home value, $834/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,906
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $179,200
36% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $834
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 31.6%
155% higher than US avg

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

People

Population641
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,885/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,906
Per Capita$27,075
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$28,909M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,200
Rent$834
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units362
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property605/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary121/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation449 ft (137 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.4%
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Is Halifax a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Halifax receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Halifax offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Halifax is $58,906, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. The poverty rate of 31.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Halifax is $179,200, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $834 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Halifax is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 605 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Halifax experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 27.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Halifax has a population of 641 with a density of 1,885 people per square mile. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 1.6% Black.

Population

641
Total Population
1,885
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Halifax vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.5%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.5%
59% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Halifax vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Halifax is $58,906, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Halifax vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,906
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,075
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
IRS Avg AGI$74,173

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate31.6%
155% above US avg
Establishments (County)7,552
County GDP$28,909M

Business (County)

Restaurants716
Healthcare979
Retail898
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone75.7%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home14.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Halifax is $179,200, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $834 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$179,200
36% below US avg
Median List Price$265,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$265,000
$/Sq Ft$159
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$834
28% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.9%
Housing Units362
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Effective Rate3.46%
Halifax has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 605 per 100,000 (69% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property604.6/100K
69% below US avg
Burglary120.9/100K
Theft362.8/100K
Vehicle Theft120.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Halifax 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 is 50.9 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall27.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,885/sq mi
Coordinates40.4629°N, 76.9325°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.9-point margin. 83.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.4%

Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+91.5%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,885/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.4%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities979
Restaurants716
Retail Stores898

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone75.7%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home14.9%

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