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Noxen, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Noxen is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 656. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
656 Population 331/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $26,046 per capita
$169,500 Home Value
$798 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,500 home value, $798/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,000
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $169,500
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $798
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population656
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density331/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$26,046
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,866M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,500
Rent$798
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units317
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute32 min
Broadband73.2%
Libraries1

Is Noxen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Noxen receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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, below-average incomes. Noxen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Noxen is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Noxen is $169,500, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $798 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Noxen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 46.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Noxen has a population of 656 with a density of 331 people per square mile. The median age is 53.3 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 4.3% Hispanic.

Population

656
Total Population
331
People / sq mi
53.3yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Noxen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Noxen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Noxen is $55,000, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Noxen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,000
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,046
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180
IRS Avg AGI$77,470

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)714
County GDP$1,866M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare56
Retail108
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,922
69% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.1 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Noxen is $169,500, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $798 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,500
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$798
31% below US avg
Rent Burden26.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.9%
Housing Units317
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,922
69% above US avg
Effective Rate3.49%
Noxen has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall46.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density331/sq mi
Coordinates41.4220°N, 76.0692°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42131
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.8-point margin. 73.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.9%
D 31.1%

Winner: Republican by 36.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.9%
77% below US avg
High School+83.7%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density331/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.2%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants61
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.1 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.4%

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