Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Jacobus is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,208. Residents earn $107,500 per year, which is 43% above the national average.
Based on current data, Jacobus receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Jacobus stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Jacobus is $107,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Jacobus among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% 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 Jacobus is $260,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,643 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Jacobus experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches, including 24.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,500 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,732 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,201 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,261 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,389 |
| County GDP | $28,433M |
| Restaurants | 789 |
| Healthcare | 1,029 |
| Retail | 1,183 |
| Manufacturing | 524 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,050 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.71% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $260,300 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $321,890 |
| Median List Price | $334,950 |
| Median List Price | $334,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $174 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,643 |
| 41% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,050 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.71% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,602/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,029 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.5 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 677 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8825°N, 76.7121°W |
| County FIPS | 42133 |
Winner: Republican by 25.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,374/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,029 |
| Restaurants | 789 |
| Retail Stores | 1,183 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |