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Wood, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Wood is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 306. Residents earn $63,977 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
306 Population 1,177/sq mi density
$63,977 Median Income $18,415 per capita
$123,500 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,977 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,500 home value
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,977
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $123,500
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

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

People

Population306
Median Age20.9 yrs
Density1,177/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,977
Per Capita$18,415
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,867 ft (569 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+94.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.0%
Libraries8

Is Wood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wood receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wood is $63,977, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wood is $123,500, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Wood has a population of 306 with a density of 1,177 people per square mile. The median age is 20.9 years, 46% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

306
Total Population
1,177
People / sq mi
20.9yrs
Median Age
46% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.5%
Female 39.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Wood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Wood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wood is $63,977, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Wood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,977
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,415
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.93%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Drive Alone74.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Wood is $123,500, 56% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,500
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate3.93%
Wood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.7 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) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches
4% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,867 ft (569 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,177/sq mi
Coordinates40.1665°N, 78.1386°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,177/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Drive Alone74.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

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