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Petrolia, PA

Pennsylvania

Petrolia is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 163. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
163 Population 408/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $32,763 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $147,939 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $956/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,300
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.7%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $956
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population163
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$32,763
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,432M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$956
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$147,939
Housing Units106
Rent Burden14.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,185 ft (361 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Broadband84.0%
Libraries5

Is Petrolia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Petrolia receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Petrolia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Petrolia is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Petrolia is $93,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Petrolia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 53.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Petrolia has a population of 163 with a density of 408 people per square mile. The median age is 50.9 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

163
Total Population
408
People / sq mi
50.9yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Petrolia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Petrolia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Petrolia is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Petrolia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,000
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,763
Avg Weekly Wage$905
IRS Avg AGI$61,903

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,074
County GDP$1,432M

Business (County)

Restaurants84
Healthcare168
Retail152
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.9 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Petrolia is $93,300, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $956 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $147,939.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,300
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$147,939

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$956
18% below US avg
Rent Burden14.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.3%
Housing Units106
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Effective Rate4.15%
Petrolia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall53.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,185 ft (361 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density408/sq mi
Coordinates41.0216°N, 79.7168°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.1-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23.1%

Winner: Republican by 53.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.7%
89% below US avg
High School+96.3%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density408/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities168
Restaurants84
Retail Stores152

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.9 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

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