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Stoneboro, PA

Pennsylvania · Mercer County

Stoneboro is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 794. Residents earn $55,417 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
794 Population 281/sq mi density
$55,417 Median Income $28,856 per capita
$109,400 Home Value $189,681 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
98 Violent Crime/100K 685 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,417
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $109,400
61% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 98/100K
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.2%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $863
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.6%
26% higher than US avg

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

People

Population794
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density281/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$28,856
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$5,515M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$863
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$189,681
Housing Units408
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent98/100K
Property685/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,416 ft (432 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.3%
Libraries5

Is Stoneboro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stoneboro receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Stoneboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stoneboro is $55,417, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. The poverty rate of 15.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stoneboro is $109,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Stoneboro is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 98 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 685 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.

Education

15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Stoneboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Stoneboro has a population of 794 with a density of 281 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%).

Population

794
Total Population
281
People / sq mi
38.6yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Stoneboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stoneboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stoneboro is $55,417, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Stoneboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,417
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,856
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$62,842

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.6%
26% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,857
County GDP$5,515M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare407
Retail423
Manufacturing186

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.5 min
Drive Alone84.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Stoneboro is $109,400, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $863 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $189,681.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,400
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$189,681

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$863
26% below US avg
Rent Burden29.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.1%
Housing Units408
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Effective Rate3.82%
Stoneboro has a violent crime rate of 98 per 100,000 residents, 74% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 685 per 100,000 (65% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Stoneboro vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent97.9/100K
74% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault97.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property684.9/100K
65% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft684.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Stoneboro has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,416 ft (432 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density281/sq mi
Coordinates41.3304°N, 80.1181°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMercer County County
County FIPS42085
Stoneboro is located in Mercer County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.2-point margin. 88.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.2%
55% below US avg
High School+92.3%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density281/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi
CountyMercer County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.3%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities407
Restaurants251
Retail Stores423

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.5 min
Drive Alone84.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.1%

Nearby Cities

Mercer, PA 1,847 pop · 9.4 mi Grove City, PA 7,861 pop · 12.1 mi Cochranton, PA 1,193 pop · 13.6 mi Greenville, PA 5,533 pop · 14.7 mi Reynolds Heights, PA 1,865 pop · 14.8 mi Sugarcreek, PA 4,745 pop · 16.8 mi Hermitage, PA 16,132 pop · 18.1 mi Slippery Rock, PA 3,434 pop · 18.3 mi New Wilmington, PA 2,291 pop · 18.4 mi Slippery Rock University, PA 2,724 pop · 18.8 mi Sharpsville, PA 4,219 pop · 19.5 mi West Middlesex, PA 1,063 pop · 20.6 mi Sharon, PA 13,019 pop · 20.9 mi Farrell, PA 4,239 pop · 21.3 mi
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