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Pikes Creek, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Pikes Creek is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 269. Residents earn $80,833 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
269 Population 212/sq mi density
$80,833 Median Income $37,440 per capita
$213,000 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$80,833 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,000 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,833
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $213,000
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.9%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.0%
94% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population269
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density212/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,833
Per Capita$37,440
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,866M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$213,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units109
Rent Burden24.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,193 ft (364 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband84.2%
Libraries1

Is Pikes Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pikes Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Pikes Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pikes Creek is $80,833, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pikes Creek is $213,000, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pikes Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 46.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pikes Creek has a population of 269 with a density of 212 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 (92.6%).

Population

269
Total Population
212
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.5%
Female 56.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Pikes Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.2%
17% above US avg
Spanish7.8%
42% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pikes Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pikes Creek is $80,833, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Pikes Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,833
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,440
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180
IRS Avg AGI$77,470

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)714
County GDP$1,866M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare56
Retail108
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,922
69% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.3 min
Drive Alone86.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Pikes Creek is $213,000, 24% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$213,000
24% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.2%
Housing Units109
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,922
69% above US avg
Effective Rate2.78%
Pikes Creek has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall46.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,193 ft (364 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates41.3086°N, 76.1028°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42131
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.8-point margin. 84.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.9%
D 31.1%

Winner: Republican by 36.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.9%
17% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density212/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.2%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants61
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.3 min
Drive Alone86.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.5%

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