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Longfellow, PA

Pennsylvania

Longfellow is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 115. Residents earn $62,273 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
115 Population 180/sq mi density
$62,273 Median Income $38,679 per capita
$114,300 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,273 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,300 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,273
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $114,300
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.4%
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.3%
33% lower than US avg

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

People

Population115
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans97.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,273
Per Capita$38,679
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$2,340M
Commute52 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units56
Rent Burden25.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute52 min
Broadband68.0%
Libraries2

Is Longfellow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Longfellow receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Longfellow stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Longfellow is $62,273, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Longfellow is $114,300, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Longfellow experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Longfellow has a population of 115 with a density of 180 people per square mile. The median age is 64.3 years, 65% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

115
Total Population
180
People / sq mi
64.3yrs
Median Age
65% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.7%
Female 38.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Longfellow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.8%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.2%
61% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Longfellow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Longfellow is $62,273, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes.

Income: Longfellow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,273
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,679
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
IRS Avg AGI$56,938

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.3%
33% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,093
County GDP$2,340M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare124
Retail170
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,203
20% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time52.4 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Longfellow is $114,300, 59% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,300
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units56
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,203
20% above US avg
Effective Rate3.68%
Longfellow has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall26.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates40.5066°N, 77.6656°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42087
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.4-point margin. 68.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.9%
D 21.5%

Winner: Republican by 56.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.4%
22% below US avg
High School+93.4%
Graduate Degree+12.2%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density180/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access68.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities124
Restaurants88
Retail Stores170

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute52.4 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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