What are the schools like in Kistler, PA?

School district data for Kistler is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Kistler?

The median household income in Kistler, PA is $58,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Kistler, PA?

Kistler has an average high temperature of 37.3°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.7 inches.

Kistler, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kistler, PA affordable or expensive?

Kistler's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kistler is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $87,700 and the median rent is $875 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kistler, PA?

Crime rate data for Kistler is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Kistler, PA a Good Place to Live?

Kistler is a small town of 290 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $58,250 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Kistler stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kistler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kistler 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: 91.4

Kistler's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kistler costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kistler, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$875	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Kistler is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Kistler, 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	17.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kistler sees average highs of 37.3°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation and 25.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kistler, PA
Average High — January	37.3°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	40.7"
Annual Snowfall	25.7"

Demographics

Metric	Kistler, PA	National Avg
Population	290	—
Median Age	45.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Allenport, PA 1 mi Mount Union, PA 1 mi Cedar Crest, PA 2 mi Newton Hamilton, PA 2 mi Mapleton, PA 4 mi

Kistler vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kistler, PA affordable or expensive?

Kistler's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kistler roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $87,700 and median rent is $875/month.

What is the crime rate in Kistler, PA?

Crime data for Kistler is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Kistler?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Kistler, PA a good place to live?

Kistler, PA has a population of 290, a median household income of $58,250, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Kistler?

Kistler averages 37.3°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches with about 25.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Kistler?

The population of Kistler, Pennsylvania is 290 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kistler?

Key numbers for living in Kistler: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $87,700, median household income $58,250. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kistler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.