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Vanderbilt, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Vanderbilt is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 323. Residents earn $52,708 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
323 Population 1,700/sq mi density
$52,708 Median Income $33,626 per capita
$97,800 Home Value $148,272 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
52°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
4.1 / 5.0
$52,708 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,800 home value, $833/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,708
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $97,800
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.7%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $833
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population323
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,700/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,708
Per Capita$33,626
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,800
Rent$833
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$148,272
Housing Units142
Rent Burden20.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation939 ft (286 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute34 min
Broadband83.7%
Libraries22

Is Vanderbilt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vanderbilt 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. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Vanderbilt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vanderbilt is $52,708, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vanderbilt is $97,800, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x 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%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Vanderbilt experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Vanderbilt has a population of 323 with a density of 1,700 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%).

Population

323
Total Population
1,700
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Vanderbilt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vanderbilt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vanderbilt is $52,708, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Vanderbilt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,708
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,626
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.8 min
Drive Alone94.4%
Public Transit3.1%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Vanderbilt is $97,800, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $833 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $148,272.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,800
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$148,272

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$833
28% below US avg
Rent Burden20.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.6%
Housing Units142
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate6.25%
Vanderbilt has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall21.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation939 ft (286 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,700/sq mi
Coordinates40.0340°N, 79.6628°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 83.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
53% below US avg
High School+93.0%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,700/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.7%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.8 min
Drive Alone94.4%
Public Transit3.1%
Work from Home0.0%

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