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Hooversville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Hooversville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 655. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
655 Population 1,074/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $24,260 per capita
$77,900 Home Value $99,004 Zillow
$419 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,900 home value, $419/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,250
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $77,900
72% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $419
64% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.1%
19% lower than US avg

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

People

Population655
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,074/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$24,260
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$419
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$99,004
Housing Units337
Rent Burden18.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property318/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary159/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,662 ft (507 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.0%
Libraries14

Is Hooversville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hooversville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hooversville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hooversville is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hooversville is $77,900, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $419 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Hooversville 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 318 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hooversville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hooversville has a population of 655 with a density of 1,074 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.7%).

Population

655
Total Population
1,074
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Hooversville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hooversville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hooversville is $41,250, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Hooversville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,250
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,260
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.1%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.6 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Hooversville is $77,900, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $419 (64% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $99,004.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,900
72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$99,004
Median List Price$150,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$150,000
$/Sq Ft$37
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio104.0%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$419
64% below US avg
Rent Burden18.5%

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 Units337
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate5.97%
Hooversville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 318 per 100,000 (84% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Hooversville 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 Property318.0/100K
84% below US avg
Burglary159.0/100K
Theft159.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Hooversville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,662 ft (507 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,074/sq mi
Coordinates40.1505°N, 78.9133°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+88.0%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,074/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.6 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.6%

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