Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Orchard Hills is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,686. Residents earn $60,556 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Orchard Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Orchard Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Orchard Hills is $60,556, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Orchard Hills is $110,900, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Orchard Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 28.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,556 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,282 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,996 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,450 |
| County GDP | $2,798M |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Healthcare | 182 |
| Retail | 175 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.46% |
| Commute Time | 34.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $110,900 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,030 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.46% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,779/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,150 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5816°N, 79.5453°W |
| County FIPS | 42005 |
Winner: Republican by 53.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.0% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Retail Stores | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 34.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |