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Penfield, PA

Pennsylvania

Penfield is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 332. Residents earn $39,667 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
332 Population 246/sq mi density
$39,667 Median Income $24,771 per capita
$76,100 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$39,667 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,100 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,667
47% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,100
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.8%
89% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How Penfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population332
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density246/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,667
Per Capita$24,771
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,830M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden27.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,561 ft (476 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+86.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.3%
Libraries4

Is Penfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Penfield receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Penfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Penfield is $39,667, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Penfield is $76,100, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Penfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 52.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Penfield has a population of 332 with a density of 246 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.3%).

Population

332
Total Population
246
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59%
Female 41%

Race & Ethnicity

Penfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Penfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Penfield is $39,667, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Penfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,667
47% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,771
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
IRS Avg AGI$64,272

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)960
County GDP$1,830M

Business (County)

Restaurants82
Healthcare114
Retail121
Manufacturing132

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,322
23% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Drive Alone65.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Penfield is $76,100, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,100
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,322
23% above US avg
Effective Rate5.68%
Penfield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall52.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,561 ft (476 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates41.2155°N, 78.5734°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 3.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47-point margin. 92.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.1%
D 26.1%

Winner: Republican by 47 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.8%
89% below US avg
High School+86.1%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density246/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.3%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities114
Restaurants82
Retail Stores121

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Drive Alone65.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

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