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Pringle, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Pringle is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 920. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
920 Population 2,000/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $38,088 per capita
$127,300 Home Value $187,356 Zillow
$1,144 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
104 Violent Crime/100K 6,218 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,300 home value, $1,144/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K (73% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,750
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $127,300
55% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 104/100K
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.7%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,144
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.2%
103% higher than US avg

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

People

Population920
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density2,000/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$38,088
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$20,580M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,300
Rent$1,144
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$187,356
Housing Units439
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

F
Violent104/100K
Property6,218/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault104/100K
Burglary207/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation672 ft (205 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.3%
Libraries16

Is Pringle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pringle receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Pringle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pringle is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 25.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pringle is $127,300, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,144 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Pringle is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,218 per 100,000, 217% above the national average.

Education

22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pringle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pringle has a population of 920 with a density of 2,000 people per square mile. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88%), with 11.2% Black.

Population

920
Total Population
2,000
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Pringle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pringle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pringle is $53,750, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Pringle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,750
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,088
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
IRS Avg AGI$63,726

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate25.2%
103% above US avg
Establishments (County)7,474
County GDP$20,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants769
Healthcare993
Retail1,145
Manufacturing299

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,079
74% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.4 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Pringle is $127,300, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,144 (2% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $187,356.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,300
55% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$187,356

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,144
2% below US avg
Rent Burden37.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.9%
Housing Units439
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,079
74% above US avg
Effective Rate4.78%
Pringle has a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents, 73% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 6,218 per 100,000 (217% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent103.6/100K
73% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault103.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property6,217.6/100K
217% above US avg
Burglary207.3/100K
Theft6,010.4/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Pringle has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall45.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation672 ft (205 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density2,000/sq mi
Coordinates41.2773°N, 75.9013°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42079
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.2-point margin. 88.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 40%

Winner: Republican by 19.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.7%
33% below US avg
High School+93.7%
Graduate Degree+7.5%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,000/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.3%
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities993
Restaurants769
Retail Stores1,145

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.4 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.7%

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