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Penryn, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Penryn is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 995. Residents earn $64,271 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
995 Population 526/sq mi density
$64,271 Median Income $42,932 per capita
$278,400 Home Value
$1,055 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,271 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$278,400 home value, $1,055/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,271
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $278,400
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.4%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,055
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

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

People

Population995
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,271
Per Capita$42,932
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$39,951M
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$278,400
Rent$1,055
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units435
Rent Burden19.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation531 ft (162 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband70.0%
Libraries17

Is Penryn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Penryn receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Penryn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Penryn is $64,271, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Penryn is $278,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Penryn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 23.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Penryn has a population of 995 with a density of 526 people per square mile. The median age is 53.0 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 1.7% Black.

Population

995
Total Population
526
People / sq mi
53.0yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Penryn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Penryn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Penryn is $64,271, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Penryn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,271
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,932
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
IRS Avg AGI$82,509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,605
County GDP$39,951M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,139
Healthcare1,279
Retail1,900
Manufacturing1,012

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Penryn is $278,400, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,055 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,400
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,055
9% below US avg
Rent Burden19.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.3%
Housing Units435
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Rate2.28%
Penryn 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 is 45.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall23.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density526/sq mi
Coordinates40.1958°N, 76.3698°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42071
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16-point margin. 70.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 41.5%

Winner: Republican by 16 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.4%
39% below US avg
High School+82.4%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density526/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.0%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,279
Restaurants1,139
Retail Stores1,900

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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