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Wiconsico, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Wiconsico is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 750. Residents earn $66,023 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
750 Population 688/sq mi density
$66,023 Median Income $28,357 per capita
$79,700 Home Value
$967 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,023 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,700 home value, $967/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,023
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $79,700
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $967
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

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

People

Population750
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density688/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,023
Per Capita$28,357
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$28,909M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,700
Rent$967
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units435
Rent Burden17.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation732 ft (223 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute36 min
Broadband82.4%
Libraries10

Is Wiconsico a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wiconsico receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Wiconsico offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wiconsico is $66,023, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wiconsico is $79,700, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wiconsico experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°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 43.1 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Wiconsico has a population of 750 with a density of 688 people per square mile. The median age is 35.3 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%).

Population

750
Total Population
688
People / sq mi
35.3yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Wiconsico vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Wiconsico vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wiconsico is $66,023, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Wiconsico vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,023
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,357
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
IRS Avg AGI$74,173

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,552
County GDP$28,909M

Business (County)

Restaurants716
Healthcare979
Retail898
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.4 min
Drive Alone84.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Wiconsico is $79,700, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $967 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,700
72% below US avg
Median List Price$144,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$144,000
$/Sq Ft$68
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$967
17% below US avg
Rent Burden17.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.1%
Housing Units435
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Effective Rate7.79%
Wiconsico has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall29.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density688/sq mi
Coordinates40.5742°N, 76.6773°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.9-point margin. 82.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.4%

Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+84.3%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density688/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.4%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities979
Restaurants716
Retail Stores898

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.4 min
Drive Alone84.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

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