Hughesville is a small town of 2,511 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $65,897
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hughesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hughesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hughesville 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
Hughesville's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hughesville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hughesville, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$180,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$814
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,897
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hughesville's violent crime rate is 95.1 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
95.1 /100k
Property Crime
427.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hughesville is served primarily by East Lycoming SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hughesville, PA
National Avg
School District
East Lycoming SD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hughesville sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.8 inches of snow per year.
Hughesville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hughesville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $180,200 and median rent is $814/month.
Hughesville's violent crime rate is 95.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 427.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hughesville are operated by East Lycoming SD.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hughesville, PA has a population of 2,511, a median household income of $65,897, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
Hughesville averages 35.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches
with about 35.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hughesville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17737.
The population of Hughesville, Pennsylvania is 2,511 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hughesville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $180,200, median household income $65,897, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hughesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
