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Heidlersburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Heidlersburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 414. Residents earn $54,821 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
414 Population 591/sq mi density
$54,821 Median Income $39,313 per capita
$56,700 Home Value
$1,148 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,821 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,700 home value, $1,148/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,821
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $56,700
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,148
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population414
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,821
Per Capita$39,313
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$4,729M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent$1,148
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units284
Rent Burden23.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation550 ft (168 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.8%
Libraries6

Is Heidlersburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Heidlersburg receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Heidlersburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Heidlersburg is $54,821, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Heidlersburg is $56,700, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,148 per month. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Heidlersburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 27.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Heidlersburg has a population of 414 with a density of 591 people per square mile. The median age is 60.5 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.2%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

414
Total Population
591
People / sq mi
60.5yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Heidlersburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.6%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.4%
52% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Heidlersburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Heidlersburg is $54,821, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Heidlersburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,821
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,313
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
IRS Avg AGI$75,220

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,237
County GDP$4,729M

Business (County)

Restaurants225
Healthcare165
Retail307
Manufacturing106

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,531
58% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate9.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone79.6%
Public Transit3.9%
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Heidlersburg is $56,700, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,148 (1% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$56,700
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,148
1% below US avg
Rent Burden23.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%
Housing Units284
Median Year Built2001

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,531
58% above US avg
Effective Rate9.75%
Heidlersburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall27.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation550 ft (168 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density591/sq mi
Coordinates39.9471°N, 77.1496°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42001
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.6-point margin. 87.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.4%
D 32.7%

Winner: Republican by 33.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+89.5%
Graduate Degree+6.1%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density591/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.8%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities165
Restaurants225
Retail Stores307

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone79.6%
Public Transit3.9%
Work from Home2.4%

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