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Park Crest, PA

Pennsylvania

Park Crest is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 616. Residents earn $61,458 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
616 Population 790/sq mi density
$61,458 Median Income $34,491 per capita
$228,200 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,458 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$228,200 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,458
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $228,200
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.9%
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population616
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density790/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 77%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,458
Per Capita$34,491
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$228,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units292
Rent Burden25.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,238 ft (377 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.2%
Libraries14

Is Park Crest a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Park Crest receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Park Crest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Park Crest is $61,458, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Park Crest is $228,200, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Park Crest experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Park Crest has a population of 616 with a density of 790 people per square mile. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.1%).

Population

616
Total Population
790
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.1%
Female 59.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Park Crest vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Park Crest vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Park Crest is $61,458, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Park Crest vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,458
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,491
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Drive Alone82.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Park Crest is $228,200, 19% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$228,200
19% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.6%
Housing Units292
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate2.36%
Park Crest has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall48.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,238 ft (377 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density790/sq mi
Coordinates40.8194°N, 76.0616°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 81.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.9%
35% below US avg
High School+93.2%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density790/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.2%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Drive Alone82.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

Nearby Cities

Hometown, PA 1,426 pop · 3.9 mi Mahanoy City, PA 3,522 pop · 4.0 mi McAdoo, PA 2,617 pop · 6.7 mi Tamaqua, PA 6,922 pop · 7.1 mi Shenandoah, PA 4,256 pop · 7.3 mi New Philadelphia, PA 1,008 pop · 7.6 mi Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County), PA 2,353 pop · 7.6 mi Shenandoah Heights, PA 1,284 pop · 7.6 mi Frackville, PA 3,860 pop · 9.3 mi Lansford, PA 4,144 pop · 9.3 mi Port Carbon, PA 1,696 pop · 10.1 mi Hazleton, PA 29,886 pop · 10.2 mi West Hazleton, PA 5,156 pop · 10.9 mi Summit Hill, PA 3,128 pop · 11.3 mi
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