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Riegelsville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Riegelsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 823. Residents earn $92,917 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
823 Population 815/sq mi density
$92,917 Median Income $46,463 per capita
$317,500 Home Value $493,860 Zillow
$1,231 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$92,917 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$317,500 home value, $1,231/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,917
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $317,500
13% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 41.2%
22% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,231
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

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

People

Population823
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density815/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,917
Per Capita$46,463
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$20,982M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$317,500
Rent$1,231
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$493,860
Housing Units398
Rent Burden27.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation188 ft (57 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.6%
Libraries10

Is Riegelsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Riegelsville receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Riegelsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Riegelsville is $92,917, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Riegelsville is $317,500, 13% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,231 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 41.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Riegelsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches, including 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Riegelsville has a population of 823 with a density of 815 people per square mile. The median age is 48.9 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%).

Population

823
Total Population
815
People / sq mi
48.9yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Riegelsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Riegelsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Riegelsville is $92,917, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Riegelsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,917
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,463
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$85,539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,088
County GDP$20,982M

Business (County)

Restaurants726
Healthcare748
Retail830
Manufacturing338

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home10.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Riegelsville is $317,500, 13% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,231 (6% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $493,860.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$317,500
13% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$493,860

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,231
6% above US avg
Rent Burden27.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.6%
Housing Units398
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Rate2.35%
Riegelsville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.4 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.4 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall41.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation188 ft (57 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density815/sq mi
Coordinates40.5954°N, 75.1975°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42095
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 41.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.8-point margin. 92.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 48.6%

Winner: Republican by 1.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.2%
22% above US avg
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+13.8%
School Test Score5.95
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density815/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.6%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities748
Restaurants726
Retail Stores830

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home10.7%

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