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Jonestown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County
Jonestown, PA
At a Glance
How Jonestown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jonestown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jonestown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jonestown residents earn a median household income of $90,375 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,178. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jonestown is $236,400 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,959. Median rent is $920/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Jonestown reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,687/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Jonestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jonestown has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.