Rural Valley, PA

Rural Valley, PA

At a Glance

How Rural Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rural Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Rural Valley a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Rural Valley residents earn a median household income of $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,303. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,450 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rural Valley is $135,000 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,496. Median rent is $1,046/month, with 14.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Rural Valley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

16.6% of adults in Rural Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rural Valley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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