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Worthington, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Worthington is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 474. Residents earn $71,583 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
474 Population 687/sq mi density
$71,583 Median Income $41,710 per capita
$133,900 Home Value $187,911 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,583 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,900 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,583
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $133,900
53% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.7%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

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

People

Population474
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density687/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,583
Per Capita$41,710
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,798M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,900
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$187,911
Housing Units235
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,121 ft (342 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.1%
Libraries4

Is Worthington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Worthington receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Worthington stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Worthington is $71,583, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Worthington is $133,900, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Worthington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

20.7% 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

Worthington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°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 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Worthington has a population of 474 with a density of 687 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).

Population

474
Total Population
687
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Worthington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Worthington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Worthington is $71,583, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Worthington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,583
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,710
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$64,996

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,450
County GDP$2,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare182
Retail175
Manufacturing59

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Worthington is $133,900, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $187,911.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$133,900
53% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$187,911
Median List Price$39,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$39,900
$/Sq Ft$100
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio99.4%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden18.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.6%
Housing Units235
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Effective Rate3.69%
Worthington has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Worthington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Worthington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.3 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,121 ft (342 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density687/sq mi
Coordinates40.8380°N, 79.6350°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42005
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.2-point margin. 87.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 53.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.7%
39% below US avg
High School+94.3%
Graduate Degree+8.2%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density687/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.1%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities182
Restaurants116
Retail Stores175

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.9%

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