Emlenton is a small town of 650 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $73,750
and a 7.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Emlenton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Emlenton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Emlenton 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: 90.1
Emlenton's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Emlenton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Emlenton, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$112,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$637
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Emlenton's violent crime rate is 49.3 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
49.3 /100k
Property Crime
428.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Emlenton is served primarily by Western Secure Treatment Unit.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Emlenton, PA
National Avg
School District
Western Secure Treatment Unit
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Emlenton sees average highs of 33.3°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 53.7 inches of snow per year.
Emlenton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Emlenton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $112,500 and median rent is $637/month.
Emlenton's violent crime rate is 49.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 428.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Emlenton are operated by Western Secure Treatment Unit.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.4:1. 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Emlenton, PA has a population of 650, a median household income of $73,750, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%.
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.
Emlenton averages 33.3°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches
with about 53.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Emlenton, Pennsylvania is 650 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Emlenton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $112,500, median household income $73,750, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Emlenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
