What are the schools like in Penbrook, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Penbrook?

The median household income in Penbrook, PA is $61,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.1%.

What is the weather like in Penbrook, PA?

Penbrook has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Penbrook, PA affordable or expensive?

Penbrook's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Penbrook is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $126,100 and the median rent is $953 per month.

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

Penbrook has a violent crime rate of 402.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 865.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Penbrook, PA a Good Place to Live?

Penbrook is a small town of 3,255 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $61,250 and a 8.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Penbrook stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Penbrook 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: 96.5

Penbrook's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Penbrook costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Penbrook, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$953	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Penbrook's violent crime rate is 402.0 per 100,000 residents — 6% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

402.0 /100k

Property Crime

865.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Penbrook, 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	43.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Penbrook sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 23.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Penbrook, PA
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	23.9"

Demographics

Metric	Penbrook, PA	National Avg
Population	3,255	—
Median Age	30.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	39.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.9%	22.2%
65 and over	9.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Progress, PA 1 mi Paxtang, PA 1 mi Harrisburg, PA 2 mi Colonial Park, PA 3 mi Lawnton, PA 3 mi

Penbrook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penbrook, PA affordable or expensive?

Penbrook's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Penbrook roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $126,100 and median rent is $953/month.

What is the crime rate in Penbrook, PA?

Penbrook's violent crime rate is 402.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 865.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Penbrook?

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

Is Penbrook, PA a good place to live?

Penbrook, PA has a population of 3,255, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%. 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 Penbrook?

Penbrook averages 36.6°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 23.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Penbrook?

The population of Penbrook, Pennsylvania is 3,255 with a median age of 30.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Penbrook?

Key numbers for living in Penbrook: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $126,100, median household income $61,250, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Penbrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.