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Picture Rocks, PA

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Picture Rocks is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 718. Residents earn $92,321 per year, which is 23% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
718 Population 740/sq mi density
$92,321 Median Income $37,387 per capita
$185,900 Home Value
$778 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$92,321 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,900 home value, $778/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,321
23% higher than US avg
Home Value $185,900
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.5%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $778
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

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

People

Population718
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density740/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$92,321
Per Capita$37,387
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$327M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,900
Rent$778
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units329
Rent Burden17.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation957 ft (292 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.4%
Libraries1

Is Picture Rocks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Picture Rocks receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Picture Rocks stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Picture Rocks is $92,321, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Picture Rocks is $185,900, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Picture Rocks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 35.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Picture Rocks has a population of 718 with a density of 740 people per square mile. The median age is 47.5 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 2.6% Hispanic.

Population

718
Total Population
740
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Picture Rocks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Picture Rocks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Picture Rocks is $92,321, which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Picture Rocks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,321
23% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,387
Avg Weekly Wage$793
IRS Avg AGI$77,482

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)181
County GDP$327M

Business (County)

Restaurants22
Healthcare17
Retail24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,700
63% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Picture Rocks is $185,900, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $778 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$185,900
34% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$778
33% below US avg
Rent Burden17.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.9%
Housing Units329
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,700
63% above US avg
Effective Rate3.07%
Picture Rocks has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 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) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall35.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation957 ft (292 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density740/sq mi
Coordinates41.2777°N, 76.7060°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42113
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.9-point margin. 88.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.1%
D 26.2%

Winner: Republican by 46.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.5%
39% below US avg
High School+96.9%
Graduate Degree+5.6%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density740/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.4%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants22
Retail Stores24

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

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