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Park Place, PA

Pennsylvania

Park Place is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 168. Residents earn $47,344 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
168 Population 672/sq mi density
$47,344 Median Income $24,915 per capita
$53,900 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,344 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,900 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,344
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $53,900
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.9%
71% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

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

People

Population168
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density672/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,344
Per Capita$24,915
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden25.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,591 ft (485 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+95.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.0%
Libraries14

Is Park Place a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Park Place receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Park Place offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Park Place is $47,344, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Park Place is $53,900, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Park Place 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 Place has a population of 168 with a density of 672 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.3%).

Population

168
Total Population
672
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Park Place vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Park Place vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Park Place is $47,344, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Park Place vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,344
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,915
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% 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 Rate10.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone94.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Park Place is $53,900, 81% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$53,900
81% 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-Occupied81.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate10.01%
Park Place 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

Elevation1,591 ft (485 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density672/sq mi
Coordinates40.8380°N, 76.0992°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 83.0% 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+9.9%
71% below US avg
High School+95.9%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density672/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone94.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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