Penns Creek, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Union County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
709 Population 971/sq mi density
$52,875 Median Income $21,804 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $272,173 Zillow
$1,059 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
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, 2.1% 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

Penns Creek, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,875
30% below
$21,804 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Zillow: $272,173
Median Rent
$1,059/mo
9% below
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Penns Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
53%
Rent
91%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Penns Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Penns Creek residents earn a median household income of $52,875 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,804. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,018 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Penns Creek is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,173. Median rent is $1,059/month, with 25.7% 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 1969.

Education

20.7% of adults in Penns Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Penns Creek has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population709
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,875
Per Capita$21,804
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$2,510M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$1,059
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$272,173
Housing Units326
Rent Burden25.7%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death4,897/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation620 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score7.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute15 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Penns Creek was founded in 1806.
The median home in Penns Creek was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.