Pennville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Pennville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,102. Residents earn $72,842 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,102 Population 2,190/sq mi density
$72,842 Median Income $37,172 per capita
$199,400 Home Value
$1,732 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,842 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,400 home value, $1,732/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,842
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $199,400
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.1%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,732
49% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,102
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density2,190/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A+
Median Income$72,842
Per Capita$37,172
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$28,433M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,400
Rent$1,732
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation583 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Libraries14

Is Pennville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pennville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pennville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pennville is $72,842, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pennville is $199,400, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,732 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pennville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pennville has a population of 2,102 with a density of 2,190 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.1%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

2,102
Total Population
2,190
People / sq mi
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Pennville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pennville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pennville is $72,842, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Pennville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,842
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,172
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
IRS Avg AGI$76,261

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,389
County GDP$28,433M

Business (County)

Restaurants789
Healthcare1,029
Retail1,183
Manufacturing524

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Work from Home7.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Pennville is $199,400, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,732 (49% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$199,400
29% below US avg
Median List Price$227,447

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$227,447
$/Sq Ft$157
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio87.3%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,732
49% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Effective Rate3.54%

Health Metrics: Pennville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Premature Death7,602/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access77.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,029

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Safety Score

Pennville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation583 ft (178 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density2,190/sq mi
Coordinates39.7868°N, 76.9920°W
County FIPS42133
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.1%
40% below US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,190/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,029
Restaurants789
Retail Stores1,183

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Work from Home7.9%

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