Sykesville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clearfield County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
978 Population 619/sq mi density
$37,346 Median Income $28,971 per capita
$85,900 Home Value $109,509 Zillow
$546 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
93 Violent Crime/100K 370 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$37,346 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,900 home value, $546/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sykesville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,346
50% below
$28,971 per capita
Home Value
$85,900
70% below
Zillow: $109,509
Median Rent
$546/mo
53% below
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
76% below
370/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Sykesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
30%
Rent
47%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sykesville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sykesville residents earn a median household income of $37,346 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,971. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,062 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sykesville is $85,900 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,509. Median rent is $546/month, with 28.7% 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 1945.

Safety & Crime

Sykesville reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 370/100K.

Education

21.2% of adults in Sykesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 42.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population978
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density619/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,346
Per Capita$28,971
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$4,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,900
Rent$546
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$109,509
Housing Units559
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent93/100K
Property370/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death8,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation1,387 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Sykesville was founded in 1859.
The median home in Sykesville was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.