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Platea, PA

Pennsylvania

Platea is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 462. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
462 Population 138/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $33,455 per capita
$166,100 Home Value
$1,107 Median Rent 46.0% income on rent
48°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
$67,500 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,100 home value, $1,107/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $166,100
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,107
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

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

People

Population462
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density138/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$33,455
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$3,665M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,100
Rent$1,107
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units192
Rent Burden46.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation869 ft (265 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband98.5%
Libraries9

Is Platea a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Platea 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, strong internet connectivity. Platea offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Platea is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Platea is $166,100, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,107 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Platea 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 48.2 inches, including 111.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Platea has a population of 462 with a density of 138 people per square mile. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

Population

462
Total Population
138
People / sq mi
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Platea vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Platea vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Platea is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Platea vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,500
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,455
Avg Weekly Wage$972
IRS Avg AGI$58,491

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,130
County GDP$3,665M

Business (County)

Restaurants183
Healthcare217
Retail288
Manufacturing257

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,914
40% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Drive Alone81.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Platea is $166,100, 41% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,107 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,100
41% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$31
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio69.3%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,107
5% below US avg
Rent Burden46.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.8%
Housing Units192
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,914
40% above US avg
Effective Rate2.96%
Platea 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 48.2 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 Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall111.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates41.9510°N, 80.3305°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.3-point margin. 98.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 30%

Winner: Republican by 39.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density138/sq mi
Total Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.5%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities217
Restaurants183
Retail Stores288

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Drive Alone81.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

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