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Wheatland, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
703 Population 808/sq mi density
$43,625 Median Income $22,989 per capita
$64,600 Home Value $59,499 Zillow
$796 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
613 Violent Crime/100K 3,730 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$43,625 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,600 home value, $796/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
613 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Wheatland, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,625
42% below
$22,989 per capita
Home Value
$64,600
77% below
Zillow: $59,499
Median Rent
$796/mo
32% below
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
613/100K
61% above
3,730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Wheatland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
23%
Rent
68%
Poverty
197%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wheatland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wheatland residents earn a median household income of $43,625 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,989. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% 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 Wheatland is $64,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $59,499. Median rent is $796/month, with 29.3% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Wheatland reports 613 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,730/100K.

Education

19.0% of adults in Wheatland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wheatland 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

Population703
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,625
Per Capita$22,989
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,600
Rent$796
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$59,499
Housing Units261
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent613/100K
Property3,730/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation839 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute12 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Wheatland was founded in 1865.
The median home in Wheatland was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% 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.