Pen Argyl, PA

Pen Argyl, PA

At a Glance

How Pen Argyl Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pen Argyl's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Pen Argyl a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Pen Argyl residents earn a median household income of $79,948 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,658. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pen Argyl is $172,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,769. Median rent is $1,165/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Pen Argyl reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 789/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.3% of adults in Pen Argyl hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pen Argyl has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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