Hookstown is a small town of 93 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $48,929
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hookstown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hookstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hookstown 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: 94.4
Hookstown's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hookstown costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hookstown, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,929
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hookstown's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
91.5 /100k
Property Crime
347.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hookstown is served primarily by South Side Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hookstown, PA
National Avg
School District
South Side Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hookstown sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 81.8°F in July,
with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Hookstown's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hookstown roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,300 and median rent is N/A/month.
Hookstown's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 347.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hookstown are operated by South Side Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hookstown, PA has a population of 93, a median household income of $48,929, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Hookstown averages 35.3°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches
with about 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Hookstown, Pennsylvania is 93 with a median age of 55.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hookstown: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $98,300, median household income $48,929, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hookstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
