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Wanamie, PA

Pennsylvania

Wanamie is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 762. Residents earn $49,700 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
762 Population 778/sq mi density
$49,700 Median Income $38,465 per capita
$157,600 Home Value
$1,263 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,700 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$157,600 home value, $1,263/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,700
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $157,600
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,263
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.2%
31% higher than US avg

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

People

Population762
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density778/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,700
Per Capita$38,465
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$3,276M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,600
Rent$1,263
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units312
Rent Burden30.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation754 ft (230 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.6%
Libraries4

Is Wanamie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wanamie receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Wanamie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wanamie is $49,700, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wanamie is $157,600, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,263 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wanamie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 46.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Wanamie has a population of 762 with a density of 778 people per square mile. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%), with 4.3% Hispanic.

Population

762
Total Population
778
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.6%
Female 40.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Wanamie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Wanamie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wanamie is $49,700, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Wanamie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,700
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,465
Avg Weekly Wage$972
IRS Avg AGI$64,596

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.2%
31% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,571
County GDP$3,276M

Business (County)

Restaurants170
Healthcare191
Retail230
Manufacturing73

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,387
25% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Wanamie is $157,600, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,263 (9% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,600
44% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,263
9% above US avg
Rent Burden30.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.3%
Housing Units312
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,387
25% above US avg
Effective Rate2.78%
Wanamie has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall46.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation754 ft (230 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density778/sq mi
Coordinates41.1745°N, 76.0422°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42037
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31-point margin. 89.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%
D 34%

Winner: Republican by 31 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
66% below US avg
High School+98.8%
Graduate Degree+5.2%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density778/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.6%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities191
Restaurants170
Retail Stores230

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.2%

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