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Madisonburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Madisonburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 130. Residents earn $46,667 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
130 Population 591/sq mi density
$46,667 Median Income $18,352 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,667
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population130
Median Age16.9 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans64.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,667
Per Capita$18,352
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,249M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units59
Rent Burden35.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,303 ft (397 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute34 min
Broadband42.0%
Libraries5

Is Madisonburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Madisonburg receives an overall livability score of 3.6 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. Madisonburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Madisonburg is $46,667, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Madisonburg is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Madisonburg 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 41.5 inches, including 43.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Madisonburg has a population of 130 with a density of 591 people per square mile. The median age is 16.9 years, 57% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%).

Population

130
Total Population
591
People / sq mi
16.9yrs
Median Age
57% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.1%
Female 36.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Madisonburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.9%
9% above US avg
Spanish14.1%
5% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Madisonburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Madisonburg is $46,667, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Madisonburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,667
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,352
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
IRS Avg AGI$84,665

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,610
County GDP$11,249M

Business (County)

Restaurants342
Healthcare404
Retail407
Manufacturing161

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.1 min
Drive Alone63.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Madisonburg is $125,000, 56% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden35.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%
Housing Units59
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Effective Rate5.19%
Madisonburg 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 41.5 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 Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall43.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,303 ft (397 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density591/sq mi
Coordinates40.9268°N, 77.5186°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42027
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin. 42.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
62% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density591/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access42.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities404
Restaurants342
Retail Stores407

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.1 min
Drive Alone63.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.2%

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