Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Pennsburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,958. Residents earn $103,698 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pennsburg receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pennsburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Pennsburg is $103,698, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Pennsburg among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Pennsburg is $266,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,360 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Pennsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches, including 21.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,698 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,633 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,700 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $137,618 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,922 |
| County GDP | $110,422M |
| Restaurants | 2,054 |
| Healthcare | 3,385 |
| Retail | 2,943 |
| Manufacturing | 896 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,910 |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.72% |
| Commute Time | 31.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $266,600 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $405,648 |
| Median List Price | $419,990 |
| Median List Price | $419,990 |
| $/Sq Ft | $210 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.6% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,360 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.1% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,910 |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.72% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,470/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.7 inches |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,010/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3936°N, 75.4964°W |
| County FIPS | 42091 |
Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,010/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.6% |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Restaurants | 2,054 |
| Retail Stores | 2,943 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Avg Commute | 31.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |