Penfield, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Elk County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
332 Population 246/sq mi density
$39,667 Median Income $24,771 per capita
$76,100 Home Value $170,261 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$39,667 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Penfield, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,667
47% below
$24,771 per capita
Home Value
$76,100
73% below
Zillow: $170,261
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Penfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Penfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Penfield residents earn a median household income of $39,667 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,771. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Penfield is $76,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,261. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Education

3.8% of adults in Penfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Penfield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population332
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density246/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,667
Per Capita$24,771
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,830M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,100
Rent
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$170,261
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death9,196/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,561 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+86.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.