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Summerville, PA

Pennsylvania · Jefferson County

Summerville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 458. Residents earn $50,625 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
458 Population 763/sq mi density
$50,625 Median Income $26,066 per capita
$78,000 Home Value
$825 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $825/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,625
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $78,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $825
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population458
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density763/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$26,066
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$1,883M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$825
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units224
Rent Burden18.4%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.8%
Libraries6

Is Summerville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Summerville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Summerville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Summerville is $50,625, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Summerville is $78,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Summerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Summerville has a population of 458 with a density of 763 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

458
Total Population
763
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.3%
Female 55.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Summerville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Summerville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Summerville is $50,625, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Summerville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,625
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,066
Avg Weekly Wage$948
IRS Avg AGI$57,930

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,202
County GDP$1,883M

Business (County)

Restaurants109
Healthcare135
Retail151
Manufacturing105

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,584
2% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.8 min
Drive Alone70.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Summerville is $78,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $825 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$825
29% below US avg
Rent Burden18.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.9%
Housing Units224
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,584
2% above US avg
Effective Rate4.59%
Summerville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.9 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density763/sq mi
Coordinates41.1164°N, 79.1883°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJefferson County County
County FIPS42065
Summerville is located in Jefferson County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.5-point margin. 81.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.8%
D 20.4%

Winner: Republican by 58.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
48% below US avg
High School+86.2%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density763/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi
CountyJefferson County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.8%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities135
Restaurants109
Retail Stores151

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.8 min
Drive Alone70.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

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