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Winterstown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Winterstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 426. Residents earn $61,429 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
426 Population 177/sq mi density
$61,429 Median Income $34,998 per capita
$264,800 Home Value
$1,211 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,429 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$264,800 home value, $1,211/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,429
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $264,800
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.1%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,211
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

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

People

Population426
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,429
Per Capita$34,998
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$28,433M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$264,800
Rent$1,211
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units222
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation856 ft (261 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.4%
Libraries14

Is Winterstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winterstown receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Winterstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winterstown is $61,429, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winterstown is $264,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Winterstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches, including 24.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Winterstown has a population of 426 with a density of 177 people per square mile. The median age is 48.6 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

426
Total Population
177
People / sq mi
48.6yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Winterstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Winterstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winterstown is $61,429, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Winterstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,429
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,998
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
IRS Avg AGI$76,261

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,389
County GDP$28,433M

Business (County)

Restaurants789
Healthcare1,029
Retail1,183
Manufacturing524

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Winterstown is $264,800, 6% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,211 (4% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$264,800
6% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,211
4% above US avg
Rent Burden28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.4%
Housing Units222
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Effective Rate2.66%
Winterstown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.5 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.5 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall24.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density177/sq mi
Coordinates39.8408°N, 76.6174°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42133
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.3-point margin. 87.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.1%
61% below US avg
High School+85.6%
Graduate Degree+5.3%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density177/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.4%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,029
Restaurants789
Retail Stores1,183

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

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