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Kapp Heights, PA

Pennsylvania

Kapp Heights is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 772. Residents earn $54,063 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
772 Population 2,206/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $32,646 per capita
$165,300 Home Value
$679 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,300 home value, $679/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,063
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $165,300
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.1%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $679
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

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

People

Population772
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density2,206/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$32,646
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$4,733M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,300
Rent$679
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units393
Rent Burden23.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation552 ft (168 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.6%
Libraries7

Is Kapp Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kapp Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Kapp Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kapp Heights is $54,063, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kapp Heights is $165,300, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $679 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Kapp Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches, including 28.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Kapp Heights has a population of 772 with a density of 2,206 people per square mile. The median age is 50.7 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.7%).

Population

772
Total Population
2,206
People / sq mi
50.7yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Kapp Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kapp Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kapp Heights is $54,063, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Kapp Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,063
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,646
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
IRS Avg AGI$58,914

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,813
County GDP$4,733M

Business (County)

Restaurants174
Healthcare202
Retail262
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone72.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Kapp Heights is $165,300, 41% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $679 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$165,300
41% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$679
42% below US avg
Rent Burden23.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.4%
Housing Units393
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Rate2.58%
Kapp Heights has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall28.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation552 ft (168 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,206/sq mi
Coordinates40.8995°N, 76.8089°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.9-point margin. 93.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.6%

Winner: Republican by 39.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.1%
43% below US avg
High School+95.1%
Graduate Degree+11.9%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density2,206/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.6%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities202
Restaurants174
Retail Stores262

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone72.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.1%

Nearby Cities

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