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Rices Landing, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Rices Landing is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 518. Residents earn $114,844 per year, which is 53% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
518 Population 656/sq mi density
$114,844 Median Income $35,885 per capita
$131,300 Home Value
$942 Median Rent 15.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,844 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $942/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $114,844
53% higher than US avg
Home Value $131,300
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.5%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent $942
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

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

People

Population518
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density656/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,844
Per Capita$35,885
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$5,442M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$942
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units234
Rent Burden15.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation903 ft (275 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.8%
Libraries4

Is Rices Landing a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rices Landing receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Rices Landing stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rices Landing is $114,844, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places Rices Landing among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rices Landing is $131,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rices Landing experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 18.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rices Landing has a population of 518 with a density of 656 people per square mile. The median age is 35.4 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%).

Population

518
Total Population
656
People / sq mi
35.4yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.6%
Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Rices Landing vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rices Landing vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rices Landing is $114,844, which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Rices Landing vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$114,844
53% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,885
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$60,868

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,734
County GDP$5,442M

Business (County)

Restaurants253
Healthcare418
Retail419
Manufacturing92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,255
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone77.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Rices Landing is $131,300, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $942 (19% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,300
53% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$942
19% below US avg
Rent Burden15.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.5%
Housing Units234
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,255
22% above US avg
Effective Rate3.24%
Rices Landing has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall18.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation903 ft (275 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density656/sq mi
Coordinates39.9450°N, 79.9982°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42051
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 37.9-point margin. 93.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 30.8%

Winner: Republican by 37.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.5%
24% below US avg
High School+93.8%
Graduate Degree+19.0%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density656/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.8%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities418
Restaurants253
Retail Stores419

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone77.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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