What are the schools like in Penn, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Penn?

The median household income in Penn, PA is $67,857 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Penn, PA?

Penn has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Penn, PA affordable or expensive?

Penn's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Penn is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $105,200 and the median rent is $946 per month.

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

Penn has a violent crime rate of 92.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 287.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Penn, PA a Good Place to Live?

Penn is a small town of 1,033 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $67,857 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

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

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

All Penn 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

Penn's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Penn costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Penn, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$105,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$946	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,857	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Penn's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.0 /100k

Property Crime

287.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Penn, 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	23.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Penn sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation and 25.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Penn, PA
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.2"
Annual Snowfall	25.0"

Demographics

Metric	Penn, PA	National Avg
Population	1,033	—
Median Age	25.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	42.5%	22.2%
65 and over	6.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Adamsburg, PA 1 mi Jeannette, PA 1 mi Harrison City, PA 2 mi Manor, PA 2 mi Grapeville, PA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Penn

Penn, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

15675

Penn vs Other Cities

Penn, PA vs Adamsburg, PA Penn, PA vs Jeannette, PA Penn, PA vs Harrison City, PA Penn, PA vs Manor, PA Penn, PA vs Grapeville, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penn, PA affordable or expensive?

Penn's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Penn roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $105,200 and median rent is $946/month.

What is the crime rate in Penn, PA?

Penn's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Penn?

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

Is Penn, PA a good place to live?

Penn, PA has a population of 1,033, a median household income of $67,857, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Penn?

Penn averages 37.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches with about 25.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Penn?

Penn, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15675.

What is the population of Penn?

The population of Penn, Pennsylvania is 1,033 with a median age of 25.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Penn?

Key numbers for living in Penn: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $105,200, median household income $67,857, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Penn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.