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Rauchtown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Rauchtown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 653. Residents earn $73,819 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
653 Population 367/sq mi density
$73,819 Median Income $30,271 per capita
$192,900 Home Value
$1,146 Median Rent 15.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,819 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,900 home value, $1,146/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,819
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $192,900
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,146
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.8%
29% lower than US avg

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

People

Population653
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density367/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,819
Per Capita$30,271
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$7,698M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,900
Rent$1,146
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units294
Rent Burden15.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation840 ft (256 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.6%
Libraries8

Is Rauchtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rauchtown receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Rauchtown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rauchtown is $73,819, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rauchtown is $192,900, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,146 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rauchtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 29.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rauchtown has a population of 653 with a density of 367 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%).

Population

653
Total Population
367
People / sq mi
38.6yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Rauchtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rauchtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rauchtown is $73,819, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Rauchtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,819
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,271
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
IRS Avg AGI$66,728

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.8%
29% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,032
County GDP$7,698M

Business (County)

Restaurants281
Healthcare357
Retail419
Manufacturing145

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,308
52% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone93.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Rauchtown is $192,900, 32% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,146 (1% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$192,900
32% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,146
1% below US avg
Rent Burden15.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.3%
Housing Units294
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,308
52% above US avg
Effective Rate2.75%
Rauchtown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 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) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall29.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density367/sq mi
Coordinates41.1276°N, 77.2426°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42081
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.5-point margin. 80.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.3%
D 28.8%

Winner: Republican by 41.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+90.3%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density367/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.6%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities357
Restaurants281
Retail Stores419

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone93.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

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