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Winfield, PA

Pennsylvania

Winfield is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 877. Residents earn $78,182 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
877 Population 306/sq mi density
$78,182 Median Income $39,661 per capita
$266,500 Home Value
$644 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,182 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$266,500 home value, $644/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,182
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $266,500
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.7%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $644
45% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population877
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans16.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,182
Per Capita$39,661
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$4,733M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,500
Rent$644
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units342
Rent Burden26.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation675 ft (206 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.4%
Libraries7

Is Winfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winfield receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Winfield stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winfield is $78,182, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 3.4% 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 Winfield is $266,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Winfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches, including 28.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Winfield has a population of 877 with a density of 306 people per square mile. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

877
Total Population
306
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.2%
Female 43.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Winfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Winfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winfield is $78,182, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Winfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,182
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,661
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
IRS Avg AGI$58,914

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,813
County GDP$4,733M

Business (County)

Restaurants174
Healthcare202
Retail262
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Winfield is $266,500, 5% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $644 (45% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$266,500
5% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$644
45% below US avg
Rent Burden26.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.1%
Housing Units342
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Rate1.60%
Winfield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.9 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall28.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation675 ft (206 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates40.8947°N, 76.8603°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.9-point margin. 90.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.6%

Winner: Republican by 39.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.7%
18% below US avg
High School+92.3%
Graduate Degree+20.6%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density306/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.4%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities202
Restaurants174
Retail Stores262

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home5.4%

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