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Sykesville, PA

Pennsylvania · Clearfield County

Sykesville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 978. Residents earn $37,346 per year, which is 50% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
978 Population 619/sq mi density
$37,346 Median Income $28,971 per capita
$85,900 Home Value
$546 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$37,346 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,900 home value, $546/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $37,346
50% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,900
70% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.2%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent $546
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
11% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.4%
40% higher than US avg

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

People

Population978
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density619/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,346
Per Capita$28,971
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$4,033M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,900
Rent$546
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units559
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,387 ft (423 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.3%
Libraries5

Is Sykesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sykesville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Sykesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sykesville is $37,346, 50% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sykesville is $85,900, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $546 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Sykesville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Sykesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Sykesville has a population of 978 with a density of 619 people per square mile. The median age is 49.4 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%), with 3.5% Black.

Population

978
Total Population
619
People / sq mi
49.4yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Sykesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sykesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sykesville is $37,346, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Sykesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,346
50% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,971
Avg Weekly Wage$992
IRS Avg AGI$59,142

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.4%
40% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,062
County GDP$4,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants180
Healthcare271
Retail326
Manufacturing102

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,135
18% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Drive Alone71.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Sykesville is $85,900, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $546 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,900
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$546
53% below US avg
Rent Burden28.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.9%
Housing Units559
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,135
18% above US avg
Effective Rate4.81%
Sykesville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Sykesville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
12% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,387 ft (423 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density619/sq mi
Coordinates41.0447°N, 78.8112°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClearfield County County
County FIPS42033
Sykesville is located in Clearfield County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.5-point margin. 81.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.4%
D 23.9%

Winner: Republican by 51.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.2%
37% below US avg
High School+89.1%
Graduate Degree+6.1%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density619/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi
CountyClearfield County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.3%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities271
Restaurants180
Retail Stores326

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Drive Alone71.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

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