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Millwood, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Millwood is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 436. Residents earn $38,966 per year, which is 48% below the national average.

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
436 Population 703/sq mi density
$38,966 Median Income $29,106 per capita
$167,400 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,966 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$167,400 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $38,966
48% lower than US avg
Home Value $167,400
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.7%
169% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 32.8%
165% higher than US avg

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

People

Population436
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density703/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$38,966
Per Capita$29,106
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty32.8%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute30 min

Housing

A
Home Value$167,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units163
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband74.2%
Libraries22

Is Millwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Millwood receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Millwood has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Millwood is $38,966, 48% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 32.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Millwood is $167,400, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Millwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Millwood has a population of 436 with a density of 703 people per square mile. The median age is 48.2 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

436
Total Population
703
People / sq mi
48.2yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Millwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.4%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.6%
51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Millwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Millwood is $38,966, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Millwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,966
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,106
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above US avg
Poverty Rate32.8%
165% above US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Millwood is $167,400, 41% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$167,400
41% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.5%
Housing Units163
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate3.65%
Millwood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.4 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) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density703/sq mi
Coordinates40.3504°N, 79.2853°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 74.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+99.1%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density703/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.2%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.1%

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