At a Glance
Median Income
$67,500
$33,455 per capita
Home Value
$166,100
Zillow: $223,385
Violent Crime
164/100K
1,015/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Platea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Platea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Platea a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Platea residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,455. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,130 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Platea is $166,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,385. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Platea reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,015/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Platea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Platea has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population462
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density138/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$33,455
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$3,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,100
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$223,385
Housing Units192
Rent Burden46.0%
Crime
F
Violent164/100K
Property1,015/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation869 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Platea was founded in 1870.
The median home in Platea was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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