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Hookstown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Hookstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 101. Residents earn $61,667 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
101 Population 721/sq mi density
$61,667 Median Income $34,472 per capita
$110,200 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,200 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,667
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,200
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

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

People

Population101
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density721/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans88.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,667
Per Capita$34,472
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,249M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units58
Rent Burden25.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,012 ft (308 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband54.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is Hookstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hookstown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Hookstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hookstown is $61,667, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hookstown is $110,200, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hookstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hookstown has a population of 101 with a density of 721 people per square mile. The median age is 54.2 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

101
Total Population
721
People / sq mi
54.2yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.4%
Female 39.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Hookstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Hookstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hookstown is $61,667, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Hookstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,667
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,472
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
IRS Avg AGI$61,766

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)901
County GDP$1,249M

Business (County)

Restaurants68
Healthcare72
Retail90
Manufacturing18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,384
32% below US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Drive Alone67.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Hookstown is $110,200, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,200
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Housing Units58
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,384
32% below US avg
Effective Rate2.16%
Hookstown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 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) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,012 ft (308 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density721/sq mi
Coordinates40.5989°N, 80.4738°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS54029
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.8-point margin. 54.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.6%
D 25.8%

Winner: Republican by 46.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
60% below US avg
High School+94.3%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density721/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access54.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities72
Restaurants68
Retail Stores90

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Drive Alone67.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

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