Pennsylvania
Jonestown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,004. Residents earn $90,375 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Jonestown receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Jonestown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Jonestown is $90,375, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Jonestown is $236,400, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Jonestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 46.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,375 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,178 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,596 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,571 |
| County GDP | $3,276M |
| Restaurants | 170 |
| Healthcare | 191 |
| Retail | 230 |
| Manufacturing | 73 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,387 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.86% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $236,400 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $313,959 |
| Median List Price | $259,900 |
| Median List Price | $259,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $188 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $920 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,387 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.86% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,535/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 191 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.4 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 707 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1267°N, 76.3095°W |
| County FIPS | 42037 |
Winner: Republican by 31 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.3% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 5,416/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 24.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 191 |
| Restaurants | 170 |
| Retail Stores | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |