What are the schools like in Pillow, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Pillow?

The median household income in Pillow, PA is $68,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Pillow, PA?

Pillow has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Pillow, PA affordable or expensive?

Pillow's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pillow is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $113,300 and the median rent is $690 per month.

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

Pillow has a violent crime rate of 81.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 412.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pillow, PA a Good Place to Live?

Pillow is a small town of 306 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $68,750 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Pillow 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 Pillow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pillow 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: 90.8

Pillow's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pillow costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pillow, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$113,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$690	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pillow's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.5 /100k

Property Crime

412.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pillow, 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	10.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pillow sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation and 29.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pillow, PA
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	43.1"
Annual Snowfall	29.0"

Demographics

Metric	Pillow, PA	National Avg
Population	306	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Berrysburg, PA 3 mi Gratz, PA 5 mi Dalmatia, PA 5 mi Herndon, PA 6 mi Klingerstown, PA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Pillow

Pillow, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17080

Pillow vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pillow, PA affordable or expensive?

Pillow's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pillow roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $113,300 and median rent is $690/month.

What is the crime rate in Pillow, PA?

Pillow's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 412.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pillow?

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

Is Pillow, PA a good place to live?

Pillow, PA has a population of 306, a median household income of $68,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. 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 Pillow?

Pillow averages 35.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches with about 29.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pillow?

Pillow, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17080.

What is the population of Pillow?

The population of Pillow, Pennsylvania is 306 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pillow?

Key numbers for living in Pillow: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $113,300, median household income $68,750, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pillow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.