Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Sierra View is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,795. Residents earn $85,250 per year, which is 13% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sierra View receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sierra View stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sierra View is $85,250, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Sierra View is $239,200, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,728 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Sierra View experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 84.1% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.9% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,250 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,994 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $860 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,587 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,305 |
| County GDP | $2,798M |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Healthcare | 175 |
| Retail | 196 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,285 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 34.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $239,200 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $290,000 |
| Median List Price | $290,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $180 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,728 |
| 49% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,285 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,784/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,110 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,089/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9898°N, 75.4202°W |
| County FIPS | 42025 |
Winner: Republican by 34.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.1% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,089/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 175 |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Retail Stores | 196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 34.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |