Pennsylvania
Milroy is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,393. Residents earn $71,366 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Milroy receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Milroy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Milroy is $71,366, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 23.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Milroy is $110,100, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $686 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Milroy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,366 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,425 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,005 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,938 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.5% |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,093 |
| County GDP | $2,340M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 170 |
| Manufacturing | 83 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,203 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.82% |
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $110,100 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $181,716 |
| Census Median Rent | $686 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.9% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,203 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.82% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,940/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.1 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7194°N, 77.5900°W |
| County FIPS | 42087 |
Winner: Republican by 56.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.6% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,379/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.2% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 170 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |