Pen Mar, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Franklin County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,338 Population 1,808/sq mi density
$117,010 Median Income $40,216 per capita
$264,100 Home Value $269,344 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$117,010 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$264,100 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pen Mar, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,010
56% above
$40,216 per capita
Home Value
$264,100
6% below
Zillow: $269,344
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
10% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Pen Mar Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
156%
Home Value
94%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pen Mar a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pen Mar residents earn a median household income of $117,010 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,216. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,466 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pen Mar is $264,100 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,344. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

30.4% of adults in Pen Mar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pen Mar has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,338
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,808/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans15.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,010
Per Capita$40,216
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$264,100
Rent
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$269,344
Housing Units414
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death7,611/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation930 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Pen Mar was built in 1986.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.