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Smoketown, PA

Pennsylvania · Lancaster County · Metropolitan Area

Smoketown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 262. Residents earn $114,653 per year, which is 53% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
262 Population 460/sq mi density
$114,653 Median Income $32,541 per capita
$328,300 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,653 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$328,300 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $114,653
53% higher than US avg
Home Value $328,300
16% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.9%
63% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population262
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density460/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,653
Per Capita$32,541
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,951M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$328,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units100
Rent Burden28.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation362 ft (110 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+32.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute16 min
Broadband81.0%
Libraries17

Is Smoketown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Smoketown receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Smoketown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Smoketown is $114,653, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places Smoketown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Smoketown is $328,300, 16% above the national median. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Smoketown is a highly educated community — 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Smoketown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Smoketown has a population of 262 with a density of 460 people per square mile. The median age is 33.5 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

262
Total Population
460
People / sq mi
33.5yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.4%
Female 41.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Smoketown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Smoketown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Smoketown is $114,653, which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Smoketown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$114,653
53% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,541
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
IRS Avg AGI$82,509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,605
County GDP$39,951M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,139
Healthcare1,279
Retail1,900
Manufacturing1,012

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.93%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Smoketown is $328,300, 16% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$328,300
16% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%
Housing Units100
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Rate1.93%
Smoketown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall21.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation362 ft (110 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density460/sq mi
Coordinates40.0362°N, 76.2045°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLancaster County County
County FIPS42071
Smoketown is located in Lancaster County County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 54.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16-point margin. 81.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 41.5%

Winner: Republican by 16 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.9%
63% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+32.0%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density460/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi
CountyLancaster County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.0%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,279
Restaurants1,139
Retail Stores1,900

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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