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Rouzerville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Rouzerville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 590. Residents earn $47,987 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
590 Population 894/sq mi density
$47,987 Median Income $38,666 per capita
$825 Median Rent 15.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,987 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$825/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,987
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $825
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population590
Median Age65.1 yrs
Density894/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,987
Per Capita$38,666
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$8,379M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$825
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units416
Rent Burden15.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation727 ft (222 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.3%
Libraries8

Is Rouzerville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rouzerville receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Rouzerville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rouzerville is $47,987, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rouzerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rouzerville has a population of 590 with a density of 894 people per square mile. The median age is 65.1 years, 67% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.6%), with 2.7% Black.

Population

590
Total Population
894
People / sq mi
65.1yrs
Median Age
67% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.9%
Female 55.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Rouzerville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Rouzerville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rouzerville is $47,987, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Rouzerville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,987
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,666
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
IRS Avg AGI$69,390

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,466
County GDP$8,379M

Business (County)

Restaurants288
Healthcare343
Retail454
Manufacturing201

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.2 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.7%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $825 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Median List Price$189,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$189,900
$/Sq Ft$105
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.1%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$825
29% below US avg
Rent Burden15.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.8%
Housing Units416
Median Year Built1988

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Rouzerville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation727 ft (222 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density894/sq mi
Coordinates39.7341°N, 77.5280°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42055
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-point margin. 95.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%
D 28.1%

Winner: Republican by 43 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+87.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density894/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.3%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities343
Restaurants288
Retail Stores454

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.2 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.7%

Nearby Cities

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