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Twin Rocks, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Twin Rocks is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 248. Residents earn $48,438 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
248 Population 413/sq mi density
$48,438 Median Income $35,048 per capita
$70,000 Home Value
$714 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,438 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $714/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,438
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $70,000
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.2%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $714
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
80% lower than US avg

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

People

Population248
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density413/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$48,438
Per Capita$35,048
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$714
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden21.4%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,780 ft (543 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+83.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute36 min
Broadband58.7%
Libraries14

Is Twin Rocks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Twin Rocks receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Twin Rocks offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Twin Rocks is $48,438, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Twin Rocks is $70,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $714 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Twin Rocks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Twin Rocks has a population of 248 with a density of 413 people per square mile. The median age is 53.8 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

248
Total Population
413
People / sq mi
53.8yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Twin Rocks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Twin Rocks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Twin Rocks is $48,438, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Twin Rocks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,438
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,048
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
80% 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 Rate6.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.7 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Twin Rocks is $70,000, 75% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $714 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,000
75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$714
39% below US avg
Rent Burden21.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate6.64%
Twin Rocks has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 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) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall49.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,780 ft (543 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density413/sq mi
Coordinates40.5026°N, 78.8568°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 58.7% 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+14.2%
58% below US avg
High School+83.6%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density413/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.7%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.7 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

Nearby Cities

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