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Reightown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Reightown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 142. Residents earn $51,875 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
142 Population 592/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $28,589 per capita
$157,400 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,400 home value
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,875
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $157,400
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.4%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
32% lower than US avg

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

People

Population142
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 80%
Veterans71.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$28,589
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units36
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,114 ft (340 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband72.0%
Libraries8

Is Reightown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Reightown receives an overall livability score of 4.1 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. Reightown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Reightown is $51,875, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Reightown is $157,400, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

30.4% 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

Reightown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 50.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Reightown has a population of 142 with a density of 592 people per square mile. The median age is 64.0 years, 65% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.6%), with 14.1% Hispanic.

Population

142
Total Population
592
People / sq mi
64.0yrs
Median Age
65% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Reightown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Reightown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Reightown is $51,875, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Reightown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,875
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,589
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
32% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Reightown is $157,400, 44% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,400
44% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%
Housing Units36
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate3.08%
Reightown has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall50.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,114 ft (340 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates40.6019°N, 78.3437°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 72.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.4%
10% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density592/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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