Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Wrightsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,188. Residents earn $72,727 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wrightsville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Wrightsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wrightsville is $72,727, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Wrightsville is $164,800, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,029 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Wrightsville 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 1,790 per 100,000, near the national average.
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Wrightsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 29.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,727 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,069 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,153 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,509 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,605 |
| County GDP | $39,951M |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Healthcare | 1,279 |
| Retail | 1,900 |
| Manufacturing | 1,012 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.84% |
| Commute Time | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $164,800 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $268,188 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,029 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,100 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.84% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,922/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,789.6/100K |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 174.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,615.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 314 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0239°N, 76.5312°W |
| County FIPS | 42071 |
Winner: Republican by 16 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,315/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Retail Stores | 1,900 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |