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Moose Run, PA

Pennsylvania · Centre County · Metropolitan Area

Moose Run is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 200. Residents earn $67,917 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
200 Population 571/sq mi density
$67,917 Median Income $38,328 per capita
$190,900 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,900 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,917
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $190,900
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.1%
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population200
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density571/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,917
Per Capita$38,328
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,249M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units72
Rent Burden35.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation817 ft (249 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.0%
Libraries5

Is Moose Run a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Moose Run receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Moose Run offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Moose Run is $67,917, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Moose Run is $190,900, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Moose Run experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 43.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Moose Run has a population of 200 with a density of 571 people per square mile. The median age is 54.7 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

200
Total Population
571
People / sq mi
54.7yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Moose Run vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Moose Run vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Moose Run is $67,917, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Moose Run vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,917
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,328
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
IRS Avg AGI$84,665

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,610
County GDP$11,249M

Business (County)

Restaurants342
Healthcare404
Retail407
Manufacturing161

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.8 min
Drive Alone77.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Moose Run is $190,900, 32% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$190,900
32% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden35.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.4%
Housing Units72
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Effective Rate3.40%
Moose Run has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall43.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density571/sq mi
Coordinates40.9531°N, 77.8032°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCentre County County
County FIPS42027
Moose Run is located in Centre County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin. 81.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.1%
46% below US avg
High School+82.5%
Graduate Degree+11.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density571/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi
CountyCentre County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities404
Restaurants342
Retail Stores407

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.8 min
Drive Alone77.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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