Kane, PA

Pennsylvania

Kane is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,573. Residents earn $52,093 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,573 Population 2,276/sq mi density
$52,093 Median Income $28,688 per capita
$66,200 Home Value $97,047 Zillow
$772 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
164 Violent Crime/100K 1,971 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,093 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,200 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K (57% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,093
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $66,200
77% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 164/100K
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.7%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $772
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,573
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density2,276/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,093
Per Capita$28,688
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$2,212M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,200
Rent$772
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$97,047

Crime

F
Violent164/100K
Property1,971/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault82/100K
Burglary493/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation1,993 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+91.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Is Kane a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kane receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Kane offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kane is $52,093, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kane is $66,200, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Kane is below the national average at 164 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,971 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Kane has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches, including 92.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Kane has a population of 3,573 with a density of 2,276 people per square mile. The median age is 40.7 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%).

Population

3,573
Total Population
2,276
People / sq mi
40.7yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Kane vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Kane vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kane is $52,093, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Kane vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,093
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,688
Avg Weekly Wage$966
IRS Avg AGI$56,753

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,061
County GDP$2,212M

Business (County)

Restaurants97
Healthcare129
Retail149
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,644
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.5 min
Work from Home8.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Kane is $66,200, 77% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $772 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $97,047.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$66,200
77% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$97,047

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$772
34% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,644
33% above US avg
Effective Rate7.02%

Health Metrics: Kane vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Premature Death9,782/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access82.0%
Healthcare Facilities129
Kane has a violent crime rate of 164 per 100,000 residents, 57% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,971 per 100,000 (1% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Kane vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent164.3/100K
57% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape82.1/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault82.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,971.0/100K
1% above US avg
Burglary492.8/100K
Theft1,478.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Kane has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.5 inches
28% above US avg
Snowfall92.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,993 ft (607 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density2,276/sq mi
Coordinates41.6630°N, 78.8090°W
County FIPS42083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 26%

Winner: Republican by 47.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.7%
39% below US avg
High School+91.0%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density2,276/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities129
Restaurants97
Retail Stores149

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.5 min
Work from Home8.7%

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