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Roscoe, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Roscoe is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 600. Residents earn $63,333 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
600 Population 3,333/sq mi density
$63,333 Median Income $34,885 per capita
$108,700 Home Value $99,364 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,333 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $950/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,333
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $108,700
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.1%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

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

People

Population600
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density3,333/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,333
Per Capita$34,885
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,700
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$99,364
Housing Units339
Rent Burden21.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation770 ft (235 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.7%
Libraries22

Is Roscoe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Roscoe receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Roscoe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Roscoe is $63,333, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Roscoe is $108,700, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.1% 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

Roscoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°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 40.9 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Roscoe has a population of 600 with a density of 3,333 people per square mile. The median age is 39.4 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.7%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

600
Total Population
3,333
People / sq mi
39.4yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Roscoe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Roscoe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Roscoe is $63,333, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Roscoe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,333
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,885
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Roscoe is $108,700, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $99,364.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,700
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$99,364

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden21.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.2%
Housing Units339
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate5.62%
Roscoe has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall10.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation770 ft (235 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density3,333/sq mi
Coordinates40.0782°N, 79.8640°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 86.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
49% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+5.7%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,333/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.7%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.9%

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