At a Glance
Median Income
$68,295
$28,167 per capita
Home Value
$140,000
Zillow: $258,294
Median Rent
$946/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
402/100K
835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Penbrook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Penbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Penbrook a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Penbrook residents earn a median household income of $68,295 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,167. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Penbrook is $140,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,294. Median rent is $946/month, with 30.6% 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
Penbrook reports 402 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 835/100K.
Education
42.4% of adults in Penbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Penbrook has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population3,260
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density7,244/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,295
Per Capita$28,167
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$946
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$258,294
Housing Units1,570
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent402/100K
Property835/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation483 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Penbrook was founded in 1861.
The median home in Penbrook was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.