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Penns Creek, PA

Pennsylvania

Penns Creek is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 709. Residents earn $52,875 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
709 Population 971/sq mi density
$52,875 Median Income $21,804 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$1,059 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,875 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $1,059/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,875
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.7%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,059
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.5%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population709
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 76%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,875
Per Capita$21,804
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$2,510M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$1,059
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units326
Rent Burden25.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute15 min
Broadband76.8%
Libraries3

Is Penns Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Penns Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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. Penns Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Penns Creek is $52,875, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Penns Creek is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,059 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Penns Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Penns Creek has a population of 709 with a density of 971 people per square mile. The median age is 31.7 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76.3%).

Population

709
Total Population
971
People / sq mi
31.7yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Penns Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.4%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.6%
6% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Penns Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Penns Creek is $52,875, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Penns Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,875
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,804
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$78,324

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,018
County GDP$2,510M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare151
Retail141
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,854
96% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.2 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Penns Creek is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,059 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,059
9% below US avg
Rent Burden25.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.1%
Housing Units326
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,854
96% above US avg
Effective Rate4.57%
Penns Creek has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density971/sq mi
Coordinates40.8633°N, 77.0555°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42119
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.4-point margin. 76.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.2%
D 37.8%

Winner: Republican by 23.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.7%
39% below US avg
High School+88.8%
Graduate Degree+6.7%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density971/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.8%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities151
Restaurants88
Retail Stores141

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.2 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

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