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Strausstown, PA

Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County

Strausstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 341. Residents earn $88,194 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
341 Population 1,624/sq mi density
$88,194 Median Income $35,364 per capita
$161,300 Home Value
$1,150 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,194 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,300 home value, $1,150/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,194
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $161,300
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.6%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,150
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

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

People

Population341
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,624/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,194
Per Capita$35,364
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,300
Rent$1,150
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units131
Rent Burden19.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation586 ft (179 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.2%
Libraries14

Is Strausstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Strausstown receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Strausstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Strausstown is $88,194, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Strausstown is $161,300, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Strausstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Strausstown has a population of 341 with a density of 1,624 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.3%).

Population

341
Total Population
1,624
People / sq mi
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Strausstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Strausstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Strausstown is $88,194, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Strausstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,194
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,364
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Strausstown is $161,300, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,150 (1% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$161,300
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$125
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,150
1% below US avg
Rent Burden19.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.9%
Housing Units131
Median Year Built1947

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate3.34%
Strausstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°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

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation586 ft (179 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,624/sq mi
Coordinates40.4918°N, 76.1842°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySchuylkill County County
County FIPS42107
Strausstown is located in Schuylkill County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 86.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.6%
74% below US avg
High School+88.2%
Graduate Degree+0.5%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,624/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi
CountySchuylkill County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.2%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

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