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Yatesville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Yatesville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 716. Residents earn $95,536 per year, which is 27% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
716 Population 1,137/sq mi density
$95,536 Median Income $46,477 per capita
$163,800 Home Value
$1,375 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,536 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,800 home value, $1,375/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,536
27% higher than US avg
Home Value $163,800
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.6%
20% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,375
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
79% lower than US avg

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

People

Population716
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density1,137/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,536
Per Capita$46,477
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$13,421M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,800
Rent$1,375
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units323
Rent Burden21.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation787 ft (240 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.1%
Libraries10

Is Yatesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yatesville receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Yatesville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yatesville is $95,536, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yatesville is $163,800, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Yatesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Yatesville has a population of 716 with a density of 1,137 people per square mile. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.5%), with 3.5% Hispanic.

Population

716
Total Population
1,137
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Yatesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.2%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.8%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yatesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yatesville is $95,536, which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Yatesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,536
27% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,477
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$69,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,565
County GDP$13,421M

Business (County)

Restaurants552
Healthcare776
Retail804
Manufacturing216

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.1 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Yatesville is $163,800, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,375 (18% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,800
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$159
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.4%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,375
18% above US avg
Rent Burden21.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.0%
Housing Units323
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Effective Rate4.00%
Yatesville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 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) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall45.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,137/sq mi
Coordinates41.3038°N, 75.7822°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42069
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 40.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin. 85.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.3%
D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.6%
20% above US avg
High School+97.0%
Graduate Degree+12.3%
School Test Score5.95
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,137/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.1%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities776
Restaurants552
Retail Stores804

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.1 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.9%

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