Swartzville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Swartzville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,804. Residents earn $105,481 per year, which is 40% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,804 Population 1,236/sq mi density
$105,481 Median Income $41,321 per capita
$283,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,481 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$283,900 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $105,481
40% higher than US avg
Home Value $283,900
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.3%
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,804
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density1,236/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,481
Per Capita$41,321
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$39,951M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$283,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation521 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+94.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.5%
Libraries17

Is Swartzville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Swartzville receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Swartzville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Swartzville is $105,481, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Swartzville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Swartzville is $283,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Swartzville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Swartzville has a population of 1,804 with a density of 1,236 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%).

Population

1,804
Total Population
1,236
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%
Female 44.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Swartzville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.0%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.0%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Swartzville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Swartzville is $105,481, which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Swartzville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$105,481
40% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,321
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
IRS Avg AGI$82,509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,605
County GDP$39,951M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,139
Healthcare1,279
Retail1,900
Manufacturing1,012

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Swartzville is $283,900, 1% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$283,900
1% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Rate2.23%

Health Metrics: Swartzville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.3%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access81.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,279

Crime Rates: Swartzville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Safety Score

Swartzville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.8 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall33.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation521 ft (159 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,236/sq mi
Coordinates40.2289°N, 76.0795°W
County FIPS42071
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16-point margin. 92.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 41.5%

Winner: Republican by 16 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.3%
19% below US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,236/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.5%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,279
Restaurants1,139
Retail Stores1,900

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.2%

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