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Rote, PA

Pennsylvania

Rote is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 608. Residents earn $82,426 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
608 Population 543/sq mi density
$82,426 Median Income $41,471 per capita
$214,600 Home Value
$857 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
50°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
4.6 / 5.0
$82,426 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,600 home value, $857/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,426
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $214,600
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.2%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $857
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population608
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans19.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,426
Per Capita$41,471
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,963M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$214,600
Rent$857
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units285
Rent Burden18.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation806 ft (246 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.8%
Libraries2

Is Rote a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rote 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. Rote offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rote is $82,426, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rote is $214,600, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rote experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 29.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rote has a population of 608 with a density of 543 people per square mile. The median age is 44.5 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%).

Population

608
Total Population
543
People / sq mi
44.5yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.2%
Female 38.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Rote vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rote vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rote is $82,426, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Rote vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,426
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,471
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
IRS Avg AGI$60,855

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)917
County GDP$1,963M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare95
Retail130
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,577
31% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.3 min
Drive Alone80.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Rote is $214,600, 24% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $857 (26% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,600
24% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$857
26% below US avg
Rent Burden18.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.7%
Housing Units285
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,577
31% above US avg
Effective Rate2.13%
Rote has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall29.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation806 ft (246 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density543/sq mi
Coordinates41.0780°N, 77.4115°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42035
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.9-point margin. 78.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70%
D 29.1%

Winner: Republican by 40.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.2%
61% below US avg
High School+93.6%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density543/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.8%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities95
Restaurants88
Retail Stores130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.3 min
Drive Alone80.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

Nearby Cities

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