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Middleburg, PA

Pennsylvania

Middleburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,321. Residents earn $58,929 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,321 Population 1,501/sq mi density
$58,929 Median Income $32,567 per capita
$151,000 Home Value $233,754 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,929 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,000 home value, $814/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,929
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $151,000
46% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.7%
21% lower than US avg
Median Rent $814
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,321
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,501/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,929
Per Capita$32,567
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$2,202M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,000
Rent$814
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$233,754
Housing Units609
Rent Burden20.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,164/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary386/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation493 ft (150 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband77.3%
Libraries4

Is Middleburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Middleburg receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Middleburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Middleburg is $58,929, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Middleburg is $151,000, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $814 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Middleburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,164 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Middleburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Middleburg has a population of 1,321 with a density of 1,501 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

1,321
Total Population
1,501
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Middleburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Middleburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Middleburg is $58,929, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Middleburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,929
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,567
Avg Weekly Wage$885
IRS Avg AGI$63,175

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,002
County GDP$2,202M

Business (County)

Restaurants87
Healthcare101
Retail169
Manufacturing67

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,243
21% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Drive Alone83.1%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Middleburg is $151,000, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $814 (30% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $233,754.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$151,000
46% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$233,754

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$814
30% below US avg
Rent Burden20.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied52.8%
Housing Units609
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,243
21% above US avg
Effective Rate2.81%
Middleburg has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,164 per 100,000 (10% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Middleburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,163.8/100K
10% above US avg
Burglary386.4/100K
Theft1,700.2/100K
Vehicle Theft77.3/100K
Arson77.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Middleburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation493 ft (150 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,501/sq mi
Coordinates40.7895°N, 77.0449°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42109
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47-point margin. 77.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 26.2%

Winner: Republican by 47 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.7%
21% below US avg
High School+89.5%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,501/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.3%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities101
Restaurants87
Retail Stores169

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Drive Alone83.1%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home7.3%

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