Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Hughestown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,461. Residents earn $81,750 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hughestown receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Hughestown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hughestown is $81,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Hughestown is $168,200, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hughestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.4% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.6% |
| 36% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,750 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,781 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,947 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,565 |
| County GDP | $13,421M |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Healthcare | 776 |
| Retail | 804 |
| Manufacturing | 216 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.90% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
| Census Median | $168,200 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.90% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 757 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,679/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3289°N, 75.7700°W |
| County FIPS | 42069 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.2% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,679/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Retail Stores | 804 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |