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Strodes Mills, PA

Pennsylvania · Mifflin County

Strodes Mills is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 844. Residents earn $83,169 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
844 Population 444/sq mi density
$83,169 Median Income $31,915 per capita
$141,300 Home Value
$998 Median Rent 31.7% 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
4.7 / 5.0
$83,169 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,300 home value, $998/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,169
11% higher than US avg
Home Value $141,300
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $998
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

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

People

Population844
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,169
Per Capita$31,915
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$2,340M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,300
Rent$998
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units413
Rent Burden31.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation659 ft (201 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute33 min
Broadband83.8%
Libraries2

Is Strodes Mills a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Strodes Mills is $83,169, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Strodes Mills is $141,300, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $998 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below 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

Strodes Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°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 42.1 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Strodes Mills has a population of 844 with a density of 444 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

844
Total Population
444
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Strodes Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.3%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.7%
65% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Strodes Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Strodes Mills is $83,169, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Strodes Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,169
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,915
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
IRS Avg AGI$56,938

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,093
County GDP$2,340M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare124
Retail170
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,203
20% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.1 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Strodes Mills is $141,300, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $998 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,300
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$145
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio89.7%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$998
14% below US avg
Rent Burden31.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%
Housing Units413
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,203
20% above US avg
Effective Rate2.97%
Strodes Mills has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall26.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density444/sq mi
Coordinates40.5444°N, 77.6775°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMifflin County County
County FIPS42087
Strodes Mills is located in Mifflin County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.4-point margin. 83.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.9%
D 21.5%

Winner: Republican by 56.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
82% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density444/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi
CountyMifflin County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.8%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities124
Restaurants88
Retail Stores170

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.1 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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