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Hartleton, PA

Pennsylvania

Hartleton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 237. Residents earn $81,667 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
237 Population 260/sq mi density
$81,667 Median Income $33,725 per capita
$145,800 Home Value
$817 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,800 home value, $817/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,667
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $145,800
48% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.8%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $817
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
46% lower than US avg

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

People

Population237
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,667
Per Capita$33,725
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,510M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent$817
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units104
Rent Burden16.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation658 ft (201 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband98.0%
Libraries3

Is Hartleton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hartleton receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Hartleton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hartleton is $81,667, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hartleton is $145,800, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Hartleton 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 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hartleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hartleton has a population of 237 with a density of 260 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).

Population

237
Total Population
260
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hartleton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.4%
5% above US avg
Spanish17.6%
31% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Hartleton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hartleton is $81,667, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Hartleton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,667
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,725
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$78,324

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,018
County GDP$2,510M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare151
Retail141
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,854
96% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.6 min
Drive Alone78.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Hartleton is $145,800, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$145,800
48% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below US avg
Rent Burden16.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.6%
Housing Units104
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,854
96% above US avg
Effective Rate4.70%
Hartleton has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Hartleton 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 Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Hartleton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation658 ft (201 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density260/sq mi
Coordinates40.9002°N, 77.1564°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42119
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.4-point margin. 98.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.2%
D 37.8%

Winner: Republican by 23.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.8%
59% below US avg
High School+77.2%
Graduate Degree+0.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density260/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities151
Restaurants88
Retail Stores141

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.6 min
Drive Alone78.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

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