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Hustontown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Hustontown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 135. Residents earn $112,917 per year, which is 50% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
135 Population 233/sq mi density
$112,917 Median Income $43,414 per capita
$147,900 Home Value
$721 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,900 home value, $721/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $112,917
50% higher than US avg
Home Value $147,900
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.9%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent $721
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population135
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,917
Per Capita$43,414
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,900
Rent$721
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden17.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,156 ft (352 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband61.0%
Libraries8

Is Hustontown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hustontown receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Hustontown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hustontown is $112,917, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Hustontown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hustontown is $147,900, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $721 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hustontown 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 40.4 inches, including 27.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hustontown has a population of 135 with a density of 233 people per square mile. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%), with 3% Hispanic.

Population

135
Total Population
233
People / sq mi
38.3yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Hustontown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Hustontown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hustontown is $112,917, which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Hustontown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$112,917
50% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,414
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Drive Alone48.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Hustontown is $147,900, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $721 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,900
48% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$721
38% below US avg
Rent Burden17.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate3.28%
Hustontown 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 40.4 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 Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall27.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,156 ft (352 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates40.0483°N, 78.0274°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 61.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.9%
35% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density233/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access61.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Drive Alone48.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.6%

Nearby Cities

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