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Volant, PA

Pennsylvania

Volant is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 77. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
77 Population 700/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $38,756 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $247,303 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $950/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,500
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

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

People

Population77
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$38,756
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$5,515M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$247,303
Housing Units45
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband42.0%
Libraries5

Is Volant a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Volant receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Volant offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Volant is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Volant is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Volant experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Volant has a population of 77 with a density of 700 people per square mile. The median age is 57.9 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

77
Total Population
700
People / sq mi
57.9yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Volant vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.1%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.9%
26% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Volant vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Volant is $52,500, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Volant vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,500
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,756
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$62,842

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,857
County GDP$5,515M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare407
Retail423
Manufacturing186

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit5.1%
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Volant is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $247,303.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$247,303

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$73
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio88.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
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-Occupied71.4%
Housing Units45
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Effective Rate3.34%
Volant has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density700/sq mi
Coordinates41.1124°N, 80.2599°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.2-point margin. 42.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+93.7%
Graduate Degree+21.7%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density700/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access42.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities407
Restaurants251
Retail Stores423

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit5.1%
Work from Home2.6%

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