At a Glance
Median Income
$157,614
$67,662 per capita
Home Value
$555,300
Zillow: $458,824
Median Rent
$2,100/mo
40.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
68.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Plumsteadville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plumsteadville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plumsteadville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plumsteadville residents earn a median household income of $157,614 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,662. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,271 business establishments, including 1,489 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plumsteadville is $555,300 , 97% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,824. Median rent is $2,100/month, with 40.2% 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 1996.
Education
68.7% of adults in Plumsteadville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(104% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plumsteadville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,948
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,233/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.7%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$157,614
Per Capita$67,662
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A+
Home Value$555,300
Rent$2,100
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$458,824
Housing Units916
Rent Burden40.2%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation556 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.0%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Plumsteadville was built in 1996.
36.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
11.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 1,489 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.