Sweden Valley, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Potter County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
189 Population 184/sq mi density
$62,813 Median Income $36,586 per capita
$166,700 Home Value $179,775 Zillow
$959 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$62,813 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,700 home value, $959/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sweden Valley, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,813
16% below
$36,586 per capita
Home Value
$166,700
41% below
Zillow: $179,775
Median Rent
$959/mo
18% below
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Sweden Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sweden Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
59%
Rent
82%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
281%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sweden Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sweden Valley residents earn a median household income of $62,813 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,586. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 466 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sweden Valley is $166,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,775. Median rent is $959/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

17.2% of adults in Sweden Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sweden Valley has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population189
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density184/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,813
Per Capita$36,586
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,700
Rent$959
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$179,775
Housing Units107
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Premature Death8,388/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation1,953 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Sweden Valley was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.