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Rossiter, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Rossiter is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 609. Residents earn $67,083 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
609 Population 322/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $22,490 per capita
$91,200 Home Value $130,911 Zillow
$1,038 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,200 home value, $1,038/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,083
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $91,200
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,038
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

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

People

Population609
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$22,490
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,200
Rent$1,038
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$130,911
Housing Units211
Rent Burden18.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+73.1%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.8%
Libraries14

Is Rossiter a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rossiter receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Rossiter offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rossiter is $67,083, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rossiter is $91,200, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rossiter experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 63.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rossiter has a population of 609 with a density of 322 people per square mile. The median age is 34.7 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Black.

Population

609
Total Population
322
People / sq mi
34.7yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Rossiter vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Rossiter vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rossiter is $67,083, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Rossiter vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,083
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,490
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone43.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rossiter is $91,200, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,038 (11% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $130,911.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,200
68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$130,911

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,038
11% below US avg
Rent Burden18.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.9%
Housing Units211
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate5.10%
Rossiter has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.3 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall63.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density322/sq mi
Coordinates40.9008°N, 78.9359°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 78.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+73.1%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density322/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.8%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone43.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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