What are the schools like in Penn Farms, PA?

Penn Farms is served primarily by Hollidaysburg Area SD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Penn Farms?

The median household income in Penn Farms, PA is $94,259 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Penn Farms, PA?

Penn Farms has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Penn Farms, PA affordable or expensive?

Penn Farms's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Penn Farms is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $292,500 and the median rent is $1,108 per month.

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

Penn Farms has a violent crime rate of 125.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 732.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Penn Farms, PA a Good Place to Live?

Penn Farms is a small town of 2,498 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $94,259 . Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Penn Farms stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Penn Farms 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: 99.3

Penn Farms's overall cost of living index is 99.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Penn Farms costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Penn Farms, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$292,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,108	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,259	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Penn Farms's violent crime rate is 125.6 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

125.6 /100k

Property Crime

732.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Penn Farms is served primarily by Hollidaysburg Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Penn Farms, PA	National Avg
School District	Hollidaysburg Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Penn Farms sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation and 38.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Penn Farms, PA
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	41.8"
Annual Snowfall	38.0"

Demographics

Metric	Penn Farms, PA	National Avg
Population	2,498	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.1%	18.9%
Asian	7.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fort Fetter, PA 1 mi Duncansville, PA 1 mi Hollidaysburg, PA 1 mi Sunbrook, PA 2 mi Reservoir, PA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Penn Farms

Penn Farms, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

16635

Penn Farms vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penn Farms, PA affordable or expensive?

Penn Farms's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Penn Farms roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $292,500 and median rent is $1,108/month.

What is the crime rate in Penn Farms, PA?

Penn Farms's violent crime rate is 125.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 732.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Penn Farms?

Public schools in Penn Farms are operated by Hollidaysburg Area SD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 58.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Penn Farms, PA a good place to live?

Penn Farms, PA has a population of 2,498, a median household income of $94,259, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Farms?

Penn Farms averages 35.7°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches with about 38.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Penn Farms?

Penn Farms, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16635.

What is the population of Penn Farms?

The population of Penn Farms, Pennsylvania is 2,498 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Penn Farms?

Key numbers for living in Penn Farms: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $292,500, median household income $94,259, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Penn Farms side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.