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Ranshaw, PA

Pennsylvania

Ranshaw is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 652. Residents earn $50,215 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
652 Population 4,657/sq mi density
$50,215 Median Income $16,143 per capita
$97,200 Home Value
$909 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,215 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $909/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,215
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $97,200
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $909
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.4%
89% lower than US avg

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

People

Population652
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density4,657/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,215
Per Capita$16,143
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$4,733M
Commute49 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,200
Rent$909
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units200
Rent Burden19.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation855 ft (261 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute49 min
Broadband84.2%
Libraries7

Is Ranshaw a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ranshaw receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Ranshaw stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ranshaw is $50,215, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ranshaw is $97,200, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $909 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ranshaw experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches, including 28.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Ranshaw has a population of 652 with a density of 4,657 people per square mile. The median age is 30.4 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%), with 2.5% Black.

Population

652
Total Population
4,657
People / sq mi
30.4yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Ranshaw vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ranshaw vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ranshaw is $50,215, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes.

Income: Ranshaw vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,215
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,143
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
IRS Avg AGI$58,914

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.4%
89% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,813
County GDP$4,733M

Business (County)

Restaurants174
Healthcare202
Retail262
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.5 min
Drive Alone86.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Ranshaw is $97,200, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $909 (22% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,200
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$909
22% below US avg
Rent Burden19.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.3%
Housing Units200
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Rate4.39%
Ranshaw has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall28.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation855 ft (261 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density4,657/sq mi
Coordinates40.7856°N, 76.5174°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.9-point margin. 84.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.6%

Winner: Republican by 39.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+82.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density4,657/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.2%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities202
Restaurants174
Retail Stores262

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.5 min
Drive Alone86.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.4%

Nearby Cities

Marshallton CDP (Northumberland County), PA 1,234 pop · 1.0 mi Shamokin, PA 6,890 pop · 2.0 mi Kulpmont, PA 2,735 pop · 2.5 mi Fairview-Ferndale, PA 1,721 pop · 3.0 mi Mount Carmel, PA 5,695 pop · 5.6 mi Elysburg, PA 2,410 pop · 5.9 mi Trevorton, PA 1,809 pop · 8.0 mi Ashland, PA 2,495 pop · 9.0 mi Hegins, PA 1,103 pop · 9.3 mi Valley View CDP (Schuylkill County), PA 1,473 pop · 9.5 mi Gordon, PA 1,004 pop · 9.6 mi Catawissa, PA 1,498 pop · 12.0 mi Girardville, PA 1,094 pop · 12.3 mi Tremont, PA 1,729 pop · 12.6 mi
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