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Roots, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Roots is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 239. Residents earn $106,411 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
239 Population 2,390/sq mi density
$106,411 Median Income $27,352 per capita
$204,000 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,411 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$204,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,411
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $204,000
28% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population239
Median Age11.8 yrs
Density2,390/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans84.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,411
Per Capita$27,352
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute47 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$204,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units42
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,223 ft (373 m)

Education

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

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute47 min
Broadband57.0%
Libraries8

Is Roots a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Roots is $106,411, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Roots among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Roots is $204,000, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% 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

Roots 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.

Roots has a population of 239 with a density of 2,390 people per square mile. The median age is 11.8 years, 70% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

239
Total Population
2,390
People / sq mi
11.8yrs
Median Age
70% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59%
Female 41%

Race & Ethnicity

Roots vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Roots vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Roots is $106,411, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.

Income: Roots vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,411
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$27,352
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% 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 Rate2.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time46.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Roots is $204,000, 28% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$204,000
28% 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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units42

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate2.38%
Roots 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

Elevation1,223 ft (373 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,390/sq mi
Coordinates40.6137°N, 78.3652°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 57.0% 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+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density2,390/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access57.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute46.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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