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Harwick, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Harwick is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 866. Residents earn $55,536 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
866 Population 1,968/sq mi density
$55,536 Median Income $39,646 per capita
$126,200 Home Value
$1,046 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,536 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,200 home value, $1,046/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,536
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $126,200
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.4%
25% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,046
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population866
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density1,968/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,536
Per Capita$39,646
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,200
Rent$1,046
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units501
Rent Burden26.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation960 ft (293 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.8%
Libraries72

Is Harwick a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harwick receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Harwick stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harwick is $55,536, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harwick is $126,200, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,046 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Harwick experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Harwick has a population of 866 with a density of 1,968 people per square mile. The median age is 57.7 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%).

Population

866
Total Population
1,968
People / sq mi
57.7yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Harwick vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Harwick vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harwick is $55,536, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Harwick vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,536
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,646
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Drive Alone78.9%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home5.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Harwick is $126,200, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,046 (10% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,200
55% below US avg
Median List Price$257,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$257,000
$/Sq Ft$86
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,046
10% below US avg
Rent Burden26.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.1%
Housing Units501
Median Year Built1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate7.01%
Harwick has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation960 ft (293 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,968/sq mi
Coordinates40.5562°N, 79.8054°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin. 89.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.4%
25% below US avg
High School+93.1%
Graduate Degree+4.7%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,968/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.8%
Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Drive Alone78.9%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home5.9%

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