At a Glance
Median Income
$64,271
$42,932 per capita
Home Value
$278,400
Zillow: $448,603
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Penryn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Penryn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Penryn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Penryn residents earn a median household income of $64,271 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,932. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Penryn is $278,400 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,603. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 19.9% 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 1982.
Education
20.4% of adults in Penryn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Penryn has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population995
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,271
Per Capita$42,932
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A
Home Value$278,400
Rent$1,055
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$448,603
Housing Units435
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation531 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Penryn was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.