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Pillow, PA

Pennsylvania

Pillow is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 248. Residents earn $60,000 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
248 Population 506/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $34,649 per capita
$117,600 Home Value $171,728 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 21.3% 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
4.1 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $675/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,000
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,600
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $675
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

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

People

Population248
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$34,649
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$4,733M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,600
Rent$675
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$171,728
Housing Units114
Rent Burden21.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation553 ft (169 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.4%
Libraries7

Is Pillow a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pillow is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pillow is $117,600, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 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

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pillow 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 43.1 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pillow has a population of 248 with a density of 506 people per square mile. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.5%), with 13.3% Black.

Population

248
Total Population
506
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Pillow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.1%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.9%
26% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pillow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pillow is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Pillow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,000
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,649
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
IRS Avg AGI$58,914

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,813
County GDP$4,733M

Business (County)

Restaurants174
Healthcare202
Retail262
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.2 min
Drive Alone75.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Pillow is $117,600, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $171,728.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,600
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$171,728

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$107
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio108.6%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$675
42% below US avg
Rent Burden21.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.6%
Housing Units114
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Rate3.63%
Pillow has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall29.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation553 ft (169 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density506/sq mi
Coordinates40.6405°N, 76.8029°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.9-point margin. 82.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.6%

Winner: Republican by 39.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+92.0%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density506/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.4%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities202
Restaurants174
Retail Stores262

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.2 min
Drive Alone75.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

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