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Seltzer, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
343 Population 3,811/sq mi density
$108,869 Median Income $38,321 per capita
$122,100 Home Value $96,235 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
209 Violent Crime/100K 814 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,869 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Seltzer, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,869
45% above
$38,321 per capita
Home Value
$122,100
57% below
Zillow: $96,235
Violent Crime
209/100K
45% below
814/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
22% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Seltzer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
145%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seltzer a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Seltzer residents earn a median household income of $108,869 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,321. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Seltzer is $122,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,235. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Seltzer reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 814/100K.

Education

26.2% of adults in Seltzer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Seltzer has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population343
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density3,811/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,869
Per Capita$38,321
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,100
Rent
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$96,235
Housing Units140
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent209/100K
Property814/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation890 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Seltzer was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.