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Yellow Springs, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Yellow Springs is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 132. Residents earn $69,063 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
132 Population 47/sq mi density
$69,063 Median Income $31,746 per capita
$225,000 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$69,063 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$225,000 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,063
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $225,000
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.3%
103% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population132
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans94.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,063
Per Capita$31,746
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units54
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation924 ft (282 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband55.0%
Libraries8

Is Yellow Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yellow Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Yellow Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yellow Springs is $69,063, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yellow Springs is $225,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Yellow Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 50.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Yellow Springs has a population of 132 with a density of 47 people per square mile. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

132
Total Population
47
People / sq mi
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Yellow Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Yellow Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yellow Springs is $69,063, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Yellow Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,063
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,746
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% 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 Rate2.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.1 min
Drive Alone73.6%
Public Transit3.8%
Work from Home18.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Yellow Springs is $225,000, 20% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,000
20% 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-Occupied87.3%
Housing Units54
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate2.16%
Yellow Springs has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall50.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation924 ft (282 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates40.5177°N, 78.1956°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 55.0% 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+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+97.8%
Graduate Degree+6.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density47/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.1 min
Drive Alone73.6%
Public Transit3.8%
Work from Home18.9%

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