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Sugar Grove, PA

Pennsylvania · Warren County

Sugar Grove is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 476. Residents earn $71,354 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
476 Population 425/sq mi density
$71,354 Median Income $35,168 per capita
$134,200 Home Value
$764 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,354 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,200 home value, $764/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,354
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $134,200
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.5%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $764
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

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

People

Population476
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans16.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,354
Per Capita$35,168
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$1,726M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,200
Rent$764
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units226
Rent Burden31.7%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.5%
Libraries5

Is Sugar Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sugar Grove receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Sugar Grove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sugar Grove is $71,354, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sugar Grove is $134,200, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Sugar Grove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches, including 115.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Sugar Grove has a population of 476 with a density of 425 people per square mile. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.6%), with 2.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Black.

Population

476
Total Population
425
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Sugar Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.0%
70% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sugar Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sugar Grove is $71,354, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Sugar Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,354
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,168
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
IRS Avg AGI$60,871

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)910
County GDP$1,726M

Business (County)

Restaurants71
Healthcare111
Retail107
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,496
28% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone72.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sugar Grove is $134,200, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $764 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,200
52% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$764
34% 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-Occupied81.0%
Housing Units226
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,496
28% above US avg
Effective Rate3.35%
Sugar Grove has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.9 inches
29% above US avg
Snowfall115.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density425/sq mi
Coordinates41.9837°N, 79.3396°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
County FIPS42123
Sugar Grove is located in Warren County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.2-point margin. 81.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 30%

Winner: Republican by 39.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.5%
42% below US avg
High School+97.1%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density425/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi
CountyWarren County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.5%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities111
Restaurants71
Retail Stores107

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone72.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.2%

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