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Ravine, PA

Pennsylvania

Ravine is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 647. Residents earn $61,633 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
647 Population 594/sq mi density
$61,633 Median Income $35,504 per capita
$130,400 Home Value
$622 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,633 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,400 home value, $622/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,633
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,400
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.6%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $622
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

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

People

Population647
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,633
Per Capita$35,504
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,400
Rent$622
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units294
Rent Burden51.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute39 min
Broadband85.0%
Libraries14

Is Ravine a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ravine receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Ravine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ravine is $61,633, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ravine is $130,400, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $622 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ravine experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°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 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Ravine has a population of 647 with a density of 594 people per square mile. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

647
Total Population
594
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.1%
Female 36.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Ravine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ravine vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ravine is $61,633, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Ravine vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,633
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,504
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.5 min
Drive Alone74.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ravine is $130,400, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $622 (47% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,400
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$135
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$622
47% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.4%
Housing Units294
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate4.14%
Ravine has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 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 Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall33.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density594/sq mi
Coordinates40.5686°N, 76.3937°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.6%
42% below US avg
High School+86.0%
Graduate Degree+7.0%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density594/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.5 min
Drive Alone74.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

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