Pennsylvania
McElhattan is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,045. Residents earn $63,542 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, McElhattan receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. McElhattan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in McElhattan is $63,542, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in McElhattan is $224,200, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
McElhattan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 29.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,542 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,051 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,009 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,855 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 917 |
| County GDP | $1,963M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 130 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,577 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.04% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $224,200 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.2% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,577 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.04% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,572/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1539°N, 77.3521°W |
| County FIPS | 42035 |
Winner: Republican by 40.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.8% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.7% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |