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Penn, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Penn is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 695. Residents earn $70,833 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
695 Population 4,344/sq mi density
$70,833 Median Income $24,483 per capita
$101,200 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,833 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,200 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,833
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $101,200
64% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.0%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

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

People

Population695
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density4,344/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,833
Per Capita$24,483
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,200
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units344
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation990 ft (302 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.8%
Libraries22

Is Penn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Penn receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Penn stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Penn is $70,833, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Penn is $101,200, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Penn is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Penn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Penn has a population of 695 with a density of 4,344 people per square mile. The median age is 25.4 years, 35% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95%).

Population

695
Total Population
4,344
People / sq mi
25.4yrs
Median Age
35% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Penn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Penn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Penn is $70,833, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Penn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,833
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,483
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Penn is $101,200, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,200
64% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden21.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.3%
Housing Units344
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate6.04%
Penn has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Penn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Safety Score

Penn has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall25.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation990 ft (302 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density4,344/sq mi
Coordinates40.3292°N, 79.6421°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 81.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.0%
35% below US avg
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+4.7%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,344/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.8%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

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