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Markleysburg, PA

Pennsylvania

Markleysburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 246. Residents earn $79,688 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
246 Population 820/sq mi density
$79,688 Median Income $29,192 per capita
$126,000 Home Value $161,847 Zillow
$955 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,688 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,000 home value, $955/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,688
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $126,000
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $955
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

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

People

Population246
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density820/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,688
Per Capita$29,192
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$1,790M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,000
Rent$955
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$161,847
Housing Units105
Rent Burden20.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,994 ft (608 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband77.0%
Libraries5

Is Markleysburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Markleysburg receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Markleysburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Markleysburg is $79,688, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Markleysburg is $126,000, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $955 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Markleysburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches, including 61.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Markleysburg has a population of 246 with a density of 820 people per square mile. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.1%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 4.5% Black.

Population

246
Total Population
820
People / sq mi
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Markleysburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Markleysburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Markleysburg is $79,688, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Markleysburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,688
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$29,192
Avg Weekly Wage$933
IRS Avg AGI$67,304

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,168
County GDP$1,790M

Business (County)

Restaurants85
Healthcare81
Retail138
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,909
40% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.4 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Markleysburg is $126,000, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $955 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $161,847.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,000
55% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$161,847

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$100
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio88.3%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$955
18% below US avg
Rent Burden20.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.8%
Housing Units105
Median Year Built1956

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,909
40% above US avg
Effective Rate3.90%
Markleysburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches
24% above US avg
Snowfall61.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,994 ft (608 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density820/sq mi
Coordinates39.7361°N, 79.4519°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS24023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54-point margin. 77.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.9%
D 21.9%

Winner: Republican by 54 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
61% below US avg
High School+92.7%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density820/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities81
Restaurants85
Retail Stores138

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.4 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.3%

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