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Hostetter, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
476 Population 652/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $46,209 per capita
$229,500 Home Value $205,937 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,911 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$229,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hostetter, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$46,209 per capita
Home Value
$229,500
19% below
Zillow: $205,937
Violent Crime
135/100K
65% below
1,911/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
40% above
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Hostetter Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hostetter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
81%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
140%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hostetter a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hostetter residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,209. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hostetter is $229,500 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,937. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Safety & Crime

Hostetter reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,911/100K.

Education

47.1% of adults in Hostetter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% above the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hostetter has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population476
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density652/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$46,209
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,500
Rent
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$205,937
Housing Units327
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent135/100K
Property1,911/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,114 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute15 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Hostetter was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.