Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Imperial is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,302. Residents earn $68,314 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Imperial receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Imperial stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Imperial is $68,314, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Imperial is $199,600, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Imperial experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 44.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,314 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,385 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,750 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,586 |
| County GDP | $8,033M |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Healthcare | 472 |
| Retail | 475 |
| Manufacturing | 159 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.80% |
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.7% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $199,600 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $449,000 |
| Median List Price | $449,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $72 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 88.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $861 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.0% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.80% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,406/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,120 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 726/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4537°N, 80.2499°W |
| County FIPS | 42007 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.4% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 726/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.0% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Retail Stores | 475 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 19.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.7% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |