Stillwater, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
184 Population 59/sq mi density
$80,833 Median Income $35,895 per capita
$173,400 Home Value $277,671 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,833 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,400 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Stillwater, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,833
8% above
$35,895 per capita
Home Value
$173,400
38% below
Zillow: $277,671
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
35% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Stillwater Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
62%
Rent
82%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stillwater a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stillwater residents earn a median household income of $80,833 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,895. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stillwater is $173,400 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,671. Median rent is $950/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

22.0% of adults in Stillwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stillwater 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 totals 48.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population184
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,833
Per Capita$35,895
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,400
Rent$950
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$277,671
Housing Units109
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation1,044 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Stillwater was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.