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Marklesburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Marklesburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 323. Residents earn $80,125 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
323 Population 311/sq mi density
$80,125 Median Income $32,187 per capita
$161,000 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,000 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,125
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $161,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.4%
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

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

People

Population323
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density311/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,125
Per Capita$32,187
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units205
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation859 ft (262 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.6%
Libraries8

Is Marklesburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Marklesburg receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Marklesburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Marklesburg is $80,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Marklesburg is $161,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Marklesburg 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 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Marklesburg has a population of 323 with a density of 311 people per square mile. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 4.6% Black.

Population

323
Total Population
311
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Marklesburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Marklesburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Marklesburg is $80,125, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Marklesburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,125
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,187
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Drive Alone56.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Marklesburg is $161,000, 43% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$161,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.0%
Housing Units205
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate3.01%
Marklesburg 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 40.7 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 Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation859 ft (262 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density311/sq mi
Coordinates40.3840°N, 78.1686°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 75.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.4%
42% below US avg
High School+90.5%
Graduate Degree+4.6%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density311/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.6%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Drive Alone56.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.7%

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