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Volant, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

3.2 /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
49°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
460 Violent Crime/100K 1,841 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
460 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Volant, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$38,756 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $247,303
Violent Crime
460/100K
21% above
1,841/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
6% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Volant Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Volant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
44%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
208%
Crime
121%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Volant a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Volant residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,756. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Volant is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,303. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Volant reports 460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,841/100K.

Education

31.7% of adults in Volant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population77
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$38,756
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$247,303
Housing Units45
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent460/100K
Property1,841/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K

Climate

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

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Volant was founded in 1868.
The median home in Volant was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.