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Pleasant Gap, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County
Pleasant Gap, PA
At a Glance
How Pleasant Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasant Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pleasant Gap a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pleasant Gap residents earn a median household income of $75,625 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,317. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,610 business establishments, including 342 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Gap is $237,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,661. Median rent is $1,326/month, with 38.6% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Pleasant Gap reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 690/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Pleasant Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.