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Hunker, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Hunker is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 305. Residents earn $52,917 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
305 Population 1,220/sq mi density
$52,917 Median Income $30,064 per capita
$117,200 Home Value $212,458 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, $925/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,917
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,200
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $925
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.1%
91% lower than US avg

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

People

Population305
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,220/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$30,064
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,200
Rent$925
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$212,458
Housing Units133
Rent Burden18.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation999 ft (304 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.8%
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Is Hunker a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hunker receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hunker offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hunker is $52,917, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 1.1% 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 Hunker is $117,200, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hunker experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hunker has a population of 305 with a density of 1,220 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

305
Total Population
1,220
People / sq mi
38.6yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Hunker vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Hunker vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hunker is $52,917, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Hunker vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,917
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,064
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.1%
91% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Hunker is $117,200, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $925 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $212,458.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,200
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$212,458

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$925
20% below US avg
Rent Burden18.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.6%
Housing Units133
Median Year Built1940

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate5.21%
Hunker has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall21.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation999 ft (304 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,220/sq mi
Coordinates40.2040°N, 79.6155°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 96.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+96.1%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,220/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.8%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.6%

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