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Hallstead is a small town of 1,345 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $47,125
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hallstead stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hallstead is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hallstead 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: 91.0
Hallstead's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hallstead costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hallstead, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$727
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hallstead's violent crime rate is 5.0 per 100,000 residents
— 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
5.0 /100k
Property Crime
24.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Hallstead, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hallstead sees average highs of 31.1°F in January
and 79.7°F in July,
with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 69.0 inches of snow per year.
Hallstead's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hallstead roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,300 and median rent is $727/month.
Hallstead's violent crime rate is 5.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 24.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Hallstead, PA has a population of 1,345, a median household income of $47,125, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
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.
Hallstead averages 31.1°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches
with about 69.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hallstead, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18822.
The population of Hallstead, Pennsylvania is 1,345 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hallstead: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $109,300, median household income $47,125, crime index 1 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hallstead side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
