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Juniata Gap, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Juniata Gap is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 516. Residents earn $80,921 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
516 Population 974/sq mi density
$80,921 Median Income $44,850 per capita
$211,200 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,921 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,200 home value
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,921
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $211,200
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.0%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
69% lower than US avg

How Juniata Gap Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population516
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density974/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,921
Per Capita$44,850
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$211,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units264
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,487 ft (453 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.0%
Libraries8

Is Juniata Gap a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Juniata Gap receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Juniata Gap stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Juniata Gap is $80,921, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Juniata Gap is $211,200, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Juniata Gap experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 50.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Juniata Gap has a population of 516 with a density of 974 people per square mile. The median age is 61.2 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%).

Population

516
Total Population
974
People / sq mi
61.2yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.9%
Female 60.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Juniata Gap vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Juniata Gap vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Juniata Gap is $80,921, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Juniata Gap vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,921
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,850
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.4 min
Drive Alone82.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Juniata Gap is $211,200, 25% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$211,200
25% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.3%
Housing Units264
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate2.30%
Juniata Gap has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall50.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,487 ft (453 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density974/sq mi
Coordinates40.5518°N, 78.4332°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 37.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.0%
10% above US avg
High School+95.9%
Graduate Degree+12.6%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density974/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.4 min
Drive Alone82.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

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