At a Glance
Median Income
$100,000
$54,064 per capita
Home Value
$337,100
Zillow: $331,070
Median Rent
$1,146/mo
42.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
0.0% poverty rate
How Zion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zion a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zion residents earn a median household income of $100,000 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,064. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,610 business establishments, including 342 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zion is $337,100 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,070. Median rent is $1,146/month, with 42.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
33.6% of adults in Zion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zion has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,173
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density755/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$54,064
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$337,100
Rent$1,146
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$331,070
Housing Units1,097
Rent Burden42.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death4,450/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,012 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Zion was built in 2003.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 342 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.