Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Jennerstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,153. Residents earn $61,410 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jennerstown receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Jennerstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jennerstown is $61,410, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Jennerstown is $192,400, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $872 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Jennerstown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 146 per 100,000, 93% below the national average.
7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Jennerstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches, including 142.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,410 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,354 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,132 |
| County GDP | $19,388M |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Healthcare | 1,116 |
| Retail | 1,146 |
| Manufacturing | 486 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.17% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $192,400 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $872 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.17% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 146.4/100K |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 146.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.6 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 142.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,877 ft (572 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1633°N, 79.0610°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.2% |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |