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Locustdale, PA

Pennsylvania

Locustdale is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 191. Residents earn $25,625 per year, which is 66% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
191 Population 2,122/sq mi density
$25,625 Median Income $28,169 per capita
$42,600 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,600 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $25,625
66% lower than US avg
Home Value $42,600
85% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 47.1%
280% higher than US avg

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

People

Population191
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density2,122/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$25,625
Per Capita$28,169
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty47.1%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$42,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units203
Rent Burden25.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,026 ft (313 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+44.0%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband52.0%
Libraries14

Is Locustdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Locustdale receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Locustdale has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Locustdale is $25,625, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 47.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Locustdale is $42,600, 85% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Locustdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Locustdale has a population of 191 with a density of 2,122 people per square mile. The median age is 58.3 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.7%).

Population

191
Total Population
2,122
People / sq mi
58.3yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.9%
Female 35.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Locustdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.7%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.3%
31% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Locustdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Locustdale is $25,625, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 47.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Locustdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,625
66% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,169
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate47.1%
280% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate12.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Locustdale is $42,600, 85% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$42,600
85% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.2%
Housing Units203
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate12.66%
Locustdale has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 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) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall33.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,026 ft (313 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density2,122/sq mi
Coordinates40.7785°N, 76.3736°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 52.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+44.0%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density2,122/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access52.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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