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Tunnelhill, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Tunnelhill is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 309. Residents earn $62,250 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
309 Population 631/sq mi density
$62,250 Median Income $27,897 per capita
$104,700 Home Value
$907 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,250 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $907/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,250
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $104,700
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $907
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population309
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,250
Per Capita$27,897
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,700
Rent$907
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units134
Rent Burden13.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation2,327 ft (709 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.5%
Libraries14

Is Tunnelhill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tunnelhill receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Tunnelhill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tunnelhill is $62,250, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tunnelhill is $104,700, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Tunnelhill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches, including 79.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Tunnelhill has a population of 309 with a density of 631 people per square mile. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%).

Population

309
Total Population
631
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Tunnelhill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.1%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.9%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tunnelhill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tunnelhill is $62,250, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Tunnelhill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,250
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,897
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone75.3%
Public Transit4.1%
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Tunnelhill is $104,700, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $907 (22% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,700
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$907
22% below US avg
Rent Burden13.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.1%
Housing Units134
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate4.44%
Tunnelhill has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches
28% above US avg
Snowfall79.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,327 ft (709 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density631/sq mi
Coordinates40.4783°N, 78.5423°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 84.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
48% below US avg
High School+91.1%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density631/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.5%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone75.3%
Public Transit4.1%
Work from Home7.5%

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