Longfellow, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mifflin County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
115 Population 180/sq mi density
$62,273 Median Income $38,679 per capita
$114,300 Home Value $206,147 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,273 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,300 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Longfellow, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,273
17% below
$38,679 per capita
Home Value
$114,300
59% below
Zillow: $206,147
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
22% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Longfellow Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
41%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Longfellow a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Longfellow residents earn a median household income of $62,273 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,679. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,093 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Longfellow is $114,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,147. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

26.4% of adults in Longfellow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population115
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,273
Per Capita$38,679
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$2,340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$206,147
Housing Units56
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,940/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation568 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute52 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Longfellow was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.