Pennsylvania
Sunbury is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 9,643. Residents earn $48,509 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sunbury receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Sunbury has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Sunbury is $48,509, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 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 22 minutes.
The median home value in Sunbury is $98,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $731 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 400 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,372 per 100,000, 21% above the national average.
11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Sunbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches, including 28.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,509 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,511 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,020 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,914 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,813 |
| County GDP | $4,733M |
| Restaurants | 174 |
| Healthcare | 202 |
| Retail | 262 |
| Manufacturing | 80 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,270 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.36% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $98,000 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,982 |
| Median List Price | $177,500 |
| Median List Price | $177,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $68 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 87.8% |
| Price Drops | 10.5% |
| Inventory | 19 |
| Census Median Rent | $731 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,270 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.36% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,225/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 202 |
| Total Violent | 400.5/100K |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 30.8/100K |
| Assault | 369.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,371.9/100K |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 677.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,663.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 30.8/100K |
| Arson | 51.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.7 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 439 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,798/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8615°N, 76.7867°W |
| County FIPS | 42097 |
Winner: Republican by 39.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.4% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 4,798/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 202 |
| Restaurants | 174 |
| Retail Stores | 262 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |