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Hartstown, PA

Pennsylvania

Hartstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 203. Residents earn $31,677 per year, which is 58% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
203 Population 236/sq mi density
$31,677 Median Income $25,631 per capita
$175,300 Home Value $188,285 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$31,677 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$175,300 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,677
58% lower than US avg
Home Value $175,300
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.2%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $642
45% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.0%
102% higher than US avg

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

People

Population203
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density236/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans38.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,677
Per Capita$25,631
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$3,665M
Commute22 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$175,300
Rent$642
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$188,285
Housing Units68
Rent Burden51.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband63.0%
Libraries9

Is Hartstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hartstown receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hartstown has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hartstown is $31,677, 58% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 25.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hartstown is $175,300, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $642 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hartstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 64.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hartstown has a population of 203 with a density of 236 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

203
Total Population
236
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.1%
Female 40.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hartstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hartstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hartstown is $31,677, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Hartstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,677
58% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,631
Avg Weekly Wage$972
IRS Avg AGI$58,491

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,130
County GDP$3,665M

Business (County)

Restaurants183
Healthcare217
Retail288
Manufacturing257

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,914
40% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Hartstown is $175,300, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $642 (45% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $188,285.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$175,300
38% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$188,285

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$642
45% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.7%
Housing Units68
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,914
40% above US avg
Effective Rate2.80%
Hartstown has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall64.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density236/sq mi
Coordinates41.5485°N, 80.3846°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.3-point margin. 63.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 30%

Winner: Republican by 39.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.2%
91% below US avg
High School+95.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density236/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access63.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities217
Restaurants183
Retail Stores288

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%

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