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Upper Exeter, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Upper Exeter is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 970. Residents earn $83,429 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
970 Population 495/sq mi density
$83,429 Median Income $36,944 per capita
$217,500 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,429 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$217,500 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,429
11% higher than US avg
Home Value $217,500
23% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.7%
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.8%
13% lower than US avg

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

People

Population970
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans21.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,429
Per Capita$36,944
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$13,421M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$217,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units379
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,253 ft (382 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.8%
Libraries10

Is Upper Exeter a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Upper Exeter receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Upper Exeter offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Upper Exeter is $83,429, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Upper Exeter is $217,500, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Upper Exeter experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Upper Exeter has a population of 970 with a density of 495 people per square mile. The median age is 29.7 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

970
Total Population
495
People / sq mi
29.7yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60%
Female 40%

Race & Ethnicity

Upper Exeter vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Upper Exeter vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Upper Exeter is $83,429, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Upper Exeter vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,429
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,944
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$69,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.8%
13% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,565
County GDP$13,421M

Business (County)

Restaurants552
Healthcare776
Retail804
Manufacturing216

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Upper Exeter is $217,500, 23% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$217,500
23% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.4%
Housing Units379
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Effective Rate3.01%
Upper Exeter has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall45.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,253 ft (382 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density495/sq mi
Coordinates41.4045°N, 75.8547°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42069
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin. 94.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.3%
D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
53% below US avg
High School+94.3%
Graduate Degree+6.2%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density495/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.8%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities776
Restaurants552
Retail Stores804

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

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