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Snydertown, PA

Pennsylvania · Centre County · Metropolitan Area

Snydertown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 292. Residents earn $62,292 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
292 Population 93/sq mi density
$62,292 Median Income $35,306 per capita
$177,500 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,292 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,500 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,292
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $177,500
37% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.6%
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population292
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,292
Per Capita$35,306
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,249M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units248
Rent Burden35.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,154 ft (352 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.4%
Libraries5

Is Snydertown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Snydertown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Snydertown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Snydertown is $62,292, 17% below the national average of $75,149. 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 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Snydertown is $177,500, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Snydertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 43.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Snydertown has a population of 292 with a density of 93 people per square mile. The median age is 55.5 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%), with 2.1% Black.

Population

292
Total Population
93
People / sq mi
55.5yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Snydertown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Snydertown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Snydertown is $62,292, which is 17% below 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 27 minutes.

Income: Snydertown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,292
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,306
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
IRS Avg AGI$84,665

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,610
County GDP$11,249M

Business (County)

Restaurants342
Healthcare404
Retail407
Manufacturing161

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.2 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Snydertown is $177,500, 37% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$177,500
37% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden35.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.7%
Housing Units248
Median Year Built1992

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Effective Rate3.66%
Snydertown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall43.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,154 ft (352 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates40.9869°N, 77.5999°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCentre County County
County FIPS42027
Snydertown is located in Centre County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin. 96.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.6%
51% below US avg
High School+93.8%
Graduate Degree+9.1%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density93/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi
CountyCentre County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.4%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities404
Restaurants342
Retail Stores407

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.2 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.7%

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