At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$34,649 per capita
Home Value
$117,600
Zillow: $171,728
Median Rent
$675/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
511/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Pillow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pillow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pillow a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pillow residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,649. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pillow is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,728. Median rent is $675/month, with 21.3% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Pillow reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 511/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Pillow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pillow has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population248
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$34,649
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,600
Rent$675
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$171,728
Housing Units114
Rent Burden21.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property511/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,225/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation553 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Pillow was founded in 1818.
The median home in Pillow was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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