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Reinerton, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Reinerton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 299. Residents earn $47,667 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
299 Population 650/sq mi density
$47,667 Median Income $31,022 per capita
$117,000 Home Value
$594 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,667 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $594/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,667
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,000
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.1%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $594
49% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.3%
103% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population299
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,667
Per Capita$31,022
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$8,097M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,000
Rent$594
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units246
Rent Burden23.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation803 ft (245 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.8%
Libraries6

Is Reinerton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Reinerton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Reinerton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Reinerton is $47,667, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Reinerton is $117,000, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $594 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Reinerton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°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 43.1 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Reinerton has a population of 299 with a density of 650 people per square mile. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

299
Total Population
650
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Reinerton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Reinerton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Reinerton is $47,667, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Reinerton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,667
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,022
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
IRS Avg AGI$71,749

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,936
County GDP$8,097M

Business (County)

Restaurants232
Healthcare286
Retail413
Manufacturing200

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,794
66% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone73.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Reinerton is $117,000, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $594 (49% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,000
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$594
49% below US avg
Rent Burden23.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.4%
Housing Units246
Median Year Built1943

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,794
66% above US avg
Effective Rate4.95%
Reinerton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall29.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation803 ft (245 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density650/sq mi
Coordinates40.5914°N, 76.5359°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42075
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32-point margin. 81.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.5%
D 33.6%

Winner: Republican by 32 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.1%
52% below US avg
High School+92.4%
Graduate Degree+6.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density650/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.8%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities286
Restaurants232
Retail Stores413

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone73.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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