Kane, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · McKean County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,573 Population 2,276/sq mi density
$52,093 Median Income $28,688 per capita
$66,200 Home Value $108,926 Zillow
$772 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,093 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,200 home value, $772/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Kane, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,093
31% below
$28,688 per capita
Home Value
$66,200
77% below
Zillow: $108,926
Median Rent
$772/mo
34% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
954/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Kane Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
23%
Rent
66%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kane a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kane residents earn a median household income of $52,093 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,688. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,061 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kane is $66,200 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,926. Median rent is $772/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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Kane reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 954/100K.

Education

20.7% of adults in Kane hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,573
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density2,276/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,093
Per Capita$28,688
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$2,212M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,200
Rent$772
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$108,926
Housing Units1,559
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property954/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Premature Death9,782/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation1,993 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Kane was founded in 1863.
The median home in Kane was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.