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Harlansburg, PA

Pennsylvania

Harlansburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 325. Residents earn $59,659 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
325 Population 349/sq mi density
$59,659 Median Income $37,968 per capita
$141,100 Home Value
$1,053 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,659 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,100 home value, $1,053/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,659
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $141,100
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.5%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,053
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population325
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density349/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,659
Per Capita$37,968
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,515M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,100
Rent$1,053
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,124 ft (343 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.7%
Libraries5

Is Harlansburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harlansburg receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Harlansburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harlansburg is $59,659, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harlansburg is $141,100, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,053 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Harlansburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Harlansburg has a population of 325 with a density of 349 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

325
Total Population
349
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Harlansburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Harlansburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harlansburg is $59,659, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Harlansburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,659
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,968
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$62,842

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,857
County GDP$5,515M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare407
Retail423
Manufacturing186

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Drive Alone82.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Harlansburg is $141,100, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,053 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,100
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,053
9% below US avg
Rent Burden27.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Effective Rate2.96%
Harlansburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,124 ft (343 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density349/sq mi
Coordinates41.0187°N, 80.1848°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.2-point margin. 86.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.5%
27% below US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density349/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.7%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities407
Restaurants251
Retail Stores423

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Drive Alone82.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.2%

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