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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,481 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,321 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,153 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,509 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,605 |
| County GDP | $39,951M |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Healthcare | 1,279 |
| Retail | 1,900 |
| Manufacturing | 1,012 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.23% |
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $283,900 |
| 1% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.23% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,922/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.8 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 521 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2289°N, 76.0795°W |
| County FIPS | 42071 |
Winner: Republican by 16 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.3% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,236/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.5% |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Retail Stores | 1,900 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 19.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |