Penn Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,057 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,389 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$253,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$444 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$785 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Centre County
1
State College Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Centre County
1
State College Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 26
Feb 3 9 29
Mar 3 8 37
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 4 2 41
Dec 3 6 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, PA State Senate District 25, PA State House District 171, PA
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Schools

Penns Valley Area El and Intrmd Sch
2 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
17 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Lock Haven Hospital
19 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mount Nittany Medical Center
19 miles, W • 5 star
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital
26 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
60 miles, S • 1.4 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
95 miles, NE • 1 star
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