Town rankings in Pennsylvania

How Pennsylvania’s towns compare on cost of living, schools, income, age and commutes, from U.S. Census and Department of Education data.

Cost of livingMost affordable towns in Pennsylvania

1. Johnstown 0.6 yrs
2. Shenandoah 0.6 yrs
3. Mahanoy City 0.7 yrs

SchoolsTowns with the best public schools in Pennsylvania

1. Pine +38.4 pts
2. Upper Uwchlan +38.4 pts
3. Easttown +38.4 pts

E Cost of livingTowns with the cheapest rent in Pennsylvania

1. East Franklin $327/mo
2. Cresson $413/mo
3. Masontown $451/mo

Cost of livingTowns with the lowest property taxes in Pennsylvania

1. Homestead $625/yr
2. Donora $798/yr
3. Shamokin $858/yr

F IncomeHighest-income towns in Pennsylvania

1. Fox Chapel $244K
2. Pocopson $230K
3. West Pikeland $226K

F PeopleMost educated towns in Pennsylvania

1. Fox Chapel 85.9%
2. Birmingham 84.8%
3. Swarthmore 81.5%

M PeopleYoungest towns in Pennsylvania

1. Maxatawny 20.7
2. Shippensburg 20.9
3. State College 21.2

PeopleOldest towns in Pennsylvania

1. Harmar 59.8
2. Nottingham 59.5
3. Lackawaxen 59.0

C Getting aroundTowns with the shortest commutes in Pennsylvania

1. Clarion 10.8 min
2. Lewisburg 11.5 min
3. Danville 11.6 min

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