Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Pen Argyl is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,489. Residents earn $79,948 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pen Argyl receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Pen Argyl offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pen Argyl is $79,948, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Pen Argyl is $172,100, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,165 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Pen Argyl is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 789 per 100,000, 60% below the national average.
21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Pen Argyl experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 89.2% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,948 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,658 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,160 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,539 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,088 |
| County GDP | $20,982M |
| Restaurants | 726 |
| Healthcare | 748 |
| Retail | 830 |
| Manufacturing | 338 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,459 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.33% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $172,100 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $296,769 |
| Median List Price | $374,900 |
| Median List Price | $374,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $185 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,165 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,459 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.33% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,471/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 748 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 788.5/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 140.8/100K |
| Theft | 591.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 56.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 806 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8678°N, 75.2539°W |
| County FIPS | 42095 |
Winner: Republican by 1.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.3% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,604/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 748 |
| Restaurants | 726 |
| Retail Stores | 830 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |