Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Houston is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,219. Residents earn $70,550 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Houston receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Houston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Houston is $70,550, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Houston is $186,100, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Houston 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 313 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Houston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,550 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,839 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,391 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $102,970 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,697 |
| County GDP | $18,672M |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Healthcare | 711 |
| Retail | 630 |
| Manufacturing | 226 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,523 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.51% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $186,100 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $248,409 |
| Median List Price | $227,500 |
| Median List Price | $227,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $49 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 87.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $890 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,523 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.51% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,243/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 711 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 312.5/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 156.3/100K |
| Theft | 156.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,973/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2495°N, 80.2111°W |
| County FIPS | 42125 |
Winner: Republican by 25.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,973/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 711 |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Retail Stores | 630 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |