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Silkworth, PA

Pennsylvania · Wyoming County · Metropolitan Area

Silkworth is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 564. Residents earn $67,273 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
564 Population 168/sq mi density
$67,273 Median Income $36,199 per capita
$221,500 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,273 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$221,500 home value
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,273
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $221,500
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.3%
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

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

People

Population564
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,273
Per Capita$36,199
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,866M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units352
Rent Burden24.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,310 ft (399 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute36 min
Broadband92.5%
Libraries1

Is Silkworth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Silkworth receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Silkworth stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Silkworth is $67,273, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Silkworth is $221,500, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Silkworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 46.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Silkworth has a population of 564 with a density of 168 people per square mile. The median age is 58.6 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).

Population

564
Total Population
168
People / sq mi
58.6yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.9%
Female 60.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Silkworth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.7%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.3%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Silkworth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Silkworth is $67,273, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Silkworth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,273
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,199
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180
IRS Avg AGI$77,470

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)714
County GDP$1,866M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare56
Retail108
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,922
69% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.4 min
Drive Alone91.9%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Silkworth is $221,500, 21% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$221,500
21% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.3%
Housing Units352
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,922
69% above US avg
Effective Rate2.67%
Silkworth has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall46.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,310 ft (399 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density168/sq mi
Coordinates41.2748°N, 76.0730°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWyoming County County
County FIPS42131
Silkworth is located in Wyoming County County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.8-point margin. 92.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.9%
D 31.1%

Winner: Republican by 36.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.3%
13% below US avg
High School+92.1%
Graduate Degree+10.0%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density168/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi
CountyWyoming County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.5%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants61
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.4 min
Drive Alone91.9%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home7.6%

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