Wallaceton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
245 Population 322/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $26,804 per capita
$88,000 Home Value $154,751 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wallaceton, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,875
18% below
$26,804 per capita
Home Value
$88,000
69% below
Zillow: $154,751
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Wallaceton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
31%
Rent
82%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
242%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wallaceton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wallaceton residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,804. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wallaceton is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,751. Median rent is $950/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

10.3% of adults in Wallaceton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wallaceton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population245
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$26,804
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$950
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$154,751
Housing Units114
Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,779 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Wallaceton was founded in 1813.
The median home in Wallaceton was built in 1949.
20.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.