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Duncansville is a small town of 1,164 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $60,972
and a 9.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Duncansville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Duncansville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Duncansville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.6
Duncansville's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Duncansville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Duncansville, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$131,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$785
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,972
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Duncansville's violent crime rate is 125.6 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
125.6 /100k
Property Crime
732.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Duncansville is served primarily by Hollidaysburg Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Duncansville, PA
National Avg
School District
Hollidaysburg Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Duncansville sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.0 inches of snow per year.
Duncansville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Duncansville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $131,100 and median rent is $785/month.
Duncansville's violent crime rate is 125.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 732.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Duncansville are operated by Hollidaysburg Area SD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Duncansville, PA has a population of 1,164, a median household income of $60,972, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Duncansville averages 35.7°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches
with about 38.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Duncansville, Pennsylvania is 1,164 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Duncansville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $131,100, median household income $60,972, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Duncansville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
