Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Linglestown is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,747. Residents earn $89,887 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Linglestown receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Linglestown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Linglestown is $89,887, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Linglestown is $242,800, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,647 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Linglestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 23.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $89,887 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,667 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,308 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,173 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,552 |
| County GDP | $28,909M |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Healthcare | 979 |
| Retail | 898 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.56% |
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |
| Census Median | $242,800 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $124 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,647 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.56% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 507 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,762/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3444°N, 76.7948°W |
| County FIPS | 42043 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,762/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Retail Stores | 898 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |