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Hegins is a small town of 1,071 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $88,516
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hegins stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hegins is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hegins 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: 94.8
Hegins's overall cost of living index is 94.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hegins costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hegins, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$180,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$88,516
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hegins's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.4 /100k
Property Crime
356.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hegins is served primarily by Tri-Valley SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hegins, PA
National Avg
School District
Tri-Valley SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hegins sees average highs of 34.8°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.5 inches of snow per year.
Hegins's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hegins roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $180,600 and median rent is $850/month.
Hegins's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 356.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hegins are operated by Tri-Valley SD.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hegins, PA has a population of 1,071, a median household income of $88,516, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
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.
Hegins averages 34.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches
with about 33.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hegins, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17938.
The population of Hegins, Pennsylvania is 1,071 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hegins: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $180,600, median household income $88,516, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hegins side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
