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Reedsville, PA

Pennsylvania

Reedsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 467. Residents earn $56,548 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
467 Population 708/sq mi density
$56,548 Median Income $43,032 per capita
$76,400 Home Value $229,327 Zillow
$548 Median Rent 40.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,548 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,400 home value, $548/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,548
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,400
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.3%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent $548
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.6%
31% lower than US avg

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

People

Population467
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density708/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,548
Per Capita$43,032
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$2,340M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,400
Rent$548
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$229,327
Housing Units322
Rent Burden40.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation592 ft (180 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.3%
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Is Reedsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Reedsville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Reedsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Reedsville is $56,548, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 8.6% 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 Reedsville is $76,400, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Reedsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Reedsville has a population of 467 with a density of 708 people per square mile. The median age is 47.9 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

467
Total Population
708
People / sq mi
47.9yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Reedsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Reedsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Reedsville is $56,548, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Reedsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,548
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,032
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
IRS Avg AGI$56,938

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.6%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,093
County GDP$2,340M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare124
Retail170
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,203
20% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Reedsville is $76,400, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $229,327.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,400
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$229,327

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$548
53% below US avg
Rent Burden40.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.4%
Housing Units322
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,203
20% above US avg
Effective Rate5.50%
Reedsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall26.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation592 ft (180 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density708/sq mi
Coordinates40.6649°N, 77.5930°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42087
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.4-point margin. 82.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.9%
D 21.5%

Winner: Republican by 56.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.3%
37% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density708/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.3%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities124
Restaurants88
Retail Stores170

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.4%

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