At a Glance
Home Value
$211,400
Zillow: $348,259
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
3,722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Railroad Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Railroad's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Railroad a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Railroad is $211,400 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,259. Median rent is $1,026/month, with 28.0% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Railroad reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,722/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Railroad hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Railroad has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population286
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$37,216
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
Home Value$211,400
Rent$1,026
Ownership39.2%
Zillow$348,259
Housing Units166
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property3,722/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation803 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Railroad was founded in 1792.
The median home in Railroad was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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