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Meadowlands, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Meadowlands is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 416. Residents earn $80,313 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
416 Population 473/sq mi density
$80,313 Median Income $42,864 per capita
$184,100 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$80,313 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,100 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,313
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $184,100
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.4%
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

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

People

Population416
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density473/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans19.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,313
Per Capita$42,864
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$18,672M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units203
Rent Burden24.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,022 ft (312 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+23.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute17 min
Broadband98.0%
Libraries14

Is Meadowlands a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Meadowlands receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Meadowlands offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Meadowlands is $80,313, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Meadowlands is $184,100, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Meadowlands experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Meadowlands has a population of 416 with a density of 473 people per square mile. The median age is 61.1 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).

Population

416
Total Population
473
People / sq mi
61.1yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.5%
Female 44.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Meadowlands vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Meadowlands vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Meadowlands is $80,313, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Meadowlands vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,313
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,864
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
IRS Avg AGI$102,970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,697
County GDP$18,672M

Business (County)

Restaurants436
Healthcare711
Retail630
Manufacturing226

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.2 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Meadowlands is $184,100, 35% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$184,100
35% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$274
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.7%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.4%
Housing Units203
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Effective Rate3.54%
Meadowlands has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall31.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,022 ft (312 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density473/sq mi
Coordinates40.2173°N, 80.2300°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42125
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.5-point margin. 98.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
19% below US avg
High School+78.1%
Graduate Degree+23.0%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density473/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.0%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities711
Restaurants436
Retail Stores630

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.2 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

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