What are the schools like in Pen Argyl, PA?

Pen Argyl is served primarily by Pen Argyl Area SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Pen Argyl?

The median household income in Pen Argyl, PA is $80,069 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Pen Argyl, PA?

Pen Argyl has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Pen Argyl, PA affordable or expensive?

Pen Argyl's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pen Argyl is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $169,000 and the median rent is $1,160 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pen Argyl, PA?

Pen Argyl has a violent crime rate of 93.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 590.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pen Argyl, PA a Good Place to Live?

Pen Argyl is a small town of 3,511 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $80,069 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Pen Argyl stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pen Argyl is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pen Argyl 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: 98.4

Pen Argyl's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pen Argyl costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pen Argyl, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$169,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,160	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,069	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pen Argyl's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.0 /100k

Property Crime

590.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Pen Argyl is served primarily by Pen Argyl Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pen Argyl, PA	National Avg
School District	Pen Argyl Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pen Argyl sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pen Argyl, PA
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	51.9"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Pen Argyl, PA	National Avg
Population	3,511	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	11.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Roseto, PA 2 mi Wind Gap, PA 2 mi Bangor, PA 2 mi Ackermanville, PA 3 mi East Bangor, PA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Pen Argyl

Pen Argyl, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18072

Pen Argyl vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pen Argyl, PA affordable or expensive?

Pen Argyl's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pen Argyl roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $169,000 and median rent is $1,160/month.

What is the crime rate in Pen Argyl, PA?

Pen Argyl's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 590.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pen Argyl?

Public schools in Pen Argyl are operated by Pen Argyl Area SD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 22.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pen Argyl, PA a good place to live?

Pen Argyl, PA has a population of 3,511, a median household income of $80,069, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Pen Argyl?

Pen Argyl averages 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pen Argyl?

Pen Argyl, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18072.

What is the population of Pen Argyl?

The population of Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania is 3,511 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pen Argyl?

Key numbers for living in Pen Argyl: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $169,000, median household income $80,069, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pen Argyl side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.