Whitfield, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Whitfield is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,346. Residents earn $123,358 per year, which is 64% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,346 Population 4,773/sq mi density
$123,358 Median Income $54,347 per capita
$291,500 Home Value
$1,380 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,358 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$291,500 home value, $1,380/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $123,358
64% higher than US avg
Home Value $291,500
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.1%
66% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,380
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,346
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density4,773/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,358
Per Capita$54,347
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$39,951M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$291,500
Rent$1,380
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,946
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation334 ft (102 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.1%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+21.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.0%
Libraries17

Is Whitfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whitfield receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Whitfield stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whitfield is $123,358, which is significantly higher than the national average — 64% above $75,149. This places Whitfield among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Whitfield is $291,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,380 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Whitfield is a highly educated community — 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above 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

Whitfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Whitfield has a population of 5,346 with a density of 4,773 people per square mile. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.8%).

Population

5,346
Total Population
4,773
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Whitfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.8%
9% above US avg
Spanish14.2%
6% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Whitfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whitfield is $123,358, which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Whitfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$123,358
64% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,347
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
IRS Avg AGI$82,509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,605
County GDP$39,951M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,139
Healthcare1,279
Retail1,900
Manufacturing1,012

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone78.4%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Whitfield is $291,500, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,380 (19% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$291,500
3% above US avg
Median List Price$349,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$349,900
$/Sq Ft$196
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio103.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,380
19% above US avg
Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.5%
Housing Units1,946
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Rate2.17%
Whitfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°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

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation334 ft (102 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density4,773/sq mi
Coordinates40.3350°N, 76.0060°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42071
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 56.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16-point margin. 96.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 41.5%

Winner: Republican by 16 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.1%
66% above US avg
High School+98.8%
Graduate Degree+21.6%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density4,773/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.0%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,279
Restaurants1,139
Retail Stores1,900

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone78.4%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home15.7%

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