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Rowes Run, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Rowes Run is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 517. Residents earn $60,313 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
517 Population 420/sq mi density
$60,313 Median Income $29,578 per capita
$73,400 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,313 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,400 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,313
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $73,400
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.3%
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.9%
4% lower than US avg

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

People

Population517
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,313
Per Capita$29,578
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units219
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation865 ft (264 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.4%
Libraries22

Is Rowes Run a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rowes Run receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Rowes Run offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rowes Run is $60,313, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rowes Run is $73,400, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rowes Run 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.

Rowes Run has a population of 517 with a density of 420 people per square mile. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%).

Population

517
Total Population
420
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Rowes Run vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rowes Run vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rowes Run is $60,313, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Rowes Run vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,313
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,578
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.9%
4% 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 Rate8.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rowes Run is $73,400, 74% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$73,400
74% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.5%
Housing Units219
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate8.32%
Rowes Run 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

Elevation865 ft (264 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates40.0089°N, 79.8177°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 95.4% 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+19.3%
43% below US avg
High School+91.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density420/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.4%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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