Pleasant Gap, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Pleasant Gap is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,154. Residents earn $75,625 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,154 Population 1,971/sq mi density
$75,625 Median Income $35,317 per capita
$237,200 Home Value $266,661 Zillow
$1,326 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,625 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$237,200 home value, $1,326/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,625
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $237,200
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.8%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,326
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,154
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,971/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,625
Per Capita$35,317
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$11,249M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$237,200
Rent$1,326
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$266,661

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation1,012 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+99.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute20 min
Libraries5

Is Pleasant Gap a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Gap receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pleasant Gap stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pleasant Gap is $75,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Gap is $237,200, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,326 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Gap experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 43.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pleasant Gap has a population of 3,154 with a density of 1,971 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%), with 2.3% Black.

Population

3,154
Total Population
1,971
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Gap vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.4%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.6%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Gap vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Gap is $75,625, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Pleasant Gap vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,625
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,317
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
IRS Avg AGI$84,665

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,610
County GDP$11,249M

Business (County)

Restaurants342
Healthcare404
Retail407
Manufacturing161

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.4 min
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Gap is $237,200, 16% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,326 (14% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $266,661.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$237,200
16% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$266,661
Median List Price$239,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$239,900
$/Sq Ft$180
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio100.6%
Price Drops66.7%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,326
14% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Effective Rate2.74%

Health Metrics: Pleasant Gap vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Premature Death4,450/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access76.8%
Healthcare Facilities404

Crime Rates: Pleasant Gap vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Safety Score

Pleasant Gap has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall43.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,012 ft (308 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density1,971/sq mi
Coordinates40.8673°N, 77.7441°W
County FIPS42027
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.8%
26% below US avg
High School+99.4%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,971/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities404
Restaurants342
Retail Stores407

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.4 min
Work from Home4.9%

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