Pughtown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Pughtown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,047. Residents earn $160,714 per year, which is 114% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,047 Population 2,327/sq mi density
$160,714 Median Income $67,877 per capita
$422,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$160,714 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$422,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $160,714
114% higher than US avg
Home Value $422,000
50% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 71.2%
111% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,047
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density2,327/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A+
Median Income$160,714
Per Capita$67,877
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$110,422M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$422,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation364 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.2%
High School+98.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute33 min
Libraries37

Is Pughtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pughtown receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Pughtown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pughtown is $160,714, which is significantly higher than the national average — 114% above $75,149. This places Pughtown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pughtown is $422,000, 50% above the national median. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Pughtown is a highly educated community — 71.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pughtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pughtown has a population of 1,047 with a density of 2,327 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.7%).

Population

1,047
Total Population
2,327
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Pughtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pughtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pughtown is $160,714, which is 114% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Pughtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$160,714
114% above US avg
Per Capita Income$67,877
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
IRS Avg AGI$137,618

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)28,922
County GDP$110,422M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,054
Healthcare3,385
Retail2,943
Manufacturing896

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.3 min
Work from Home35.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Pughtown is $422,000, 50% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$422,000
50% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$276
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Rate2.35%

Health Metrics: Pughtown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access96.6%
Healthcare Facilities3,385

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Safety Score

Pughtown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density2,327/sq mi
Coordinates40.1709°N, 75.6576°W
County FIPS42091
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 71.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (111% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 22.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.1%
D 60.9%

Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+71.2%
111% above US avg
High School+98.1%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,327/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities3,385
Restaurants2,054
Retail Stores2,943

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.3 min
Work from Home35.8%

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