Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Penbrook is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,260. Residents earn $68,295 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Penbrook receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Penbrook offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Penbrook is $68,295, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Penbrook is $140,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $946 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Penbrook is below the national average at 269 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,417 per 100,000, 23% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Penbrook experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 23.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,295 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,167 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,308 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,173 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,552 |
| County GDP | $28,909M |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Healthcare | 979 |
| Retail | 898 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.43% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $140,000 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $198,000 |
| Median List Price | $198,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $126 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $946 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.43% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Total Violent | 268.6/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 33.6/100K |
| Robbery | 100.7/100K |
| Assault | 134.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,416.9/100K |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,040.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,208.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 167.8/100K |
| Arson | 67.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 483 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2780°N, 76.8483°W |
| County FIPS | 42043 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 7,244/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Retail Stores | 898 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |