Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Schlusser is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,926. Residents earn $92,813 per year, which is 24% above the national average.
Based on current data, Schlusser receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Schlusser stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Schlusser is $92,813, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Schlusser is $218,500, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $973 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Schlusser experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 27.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 90.2% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.8% |
| 27% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,813 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,822 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,253 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,422 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,995 |
| County GDP | $23,098M |
| Restaurants | 574 |
| Healthcare | 836 |
| Retail | 826 |
| Manufacturing | 212 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,909 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.70% |
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $218,500 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $259,900 |
| Median List Price | $259,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $153 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.9% |
| Price Drops | 26.3% |
| Inventory | 19 |
| Census Median Rent | $973 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,909 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.70% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,769/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 836 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 514 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,723/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2446°N, 77.1863°W |
| County FIPS | 42041 |
Winner: Republican by 9.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.3% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,723/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 836 |
| Restaurants | 574 |
| Retail Stores | 826 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |