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Punxsutawney is a small town of 5,730 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $43,160
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Punxsutawney stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Punxsutawney is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Punxsutawney 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: 90.5
Punxsutawney's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Punxsutawney costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Punxsutawney, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$741
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,160
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Punxsutawney's violent crime rate is 161.8 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
161.8 /100k
Property Crime
611.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Punxsutawney is served primarily by Punxsutawney Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Punxsutawney, PA
National Avg
School District
Punxsutawney Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Punxsutawney sees average highs of 34.6°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 46.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.5 inches of snow per year.
Punxsutawney's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Punxsutawney roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,700 and median rent is $741/month.
Punxsutawney's violent crime rate is 161.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 611.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Punxsutawney are operated by Punxsutawney Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Punxsutawney, PA has a population of 5,730, a median household income of $43,160, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
Punxsutawney averages 34.6°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.2 inches
with about 34.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Punxsutawney, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15767.
The population of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is 5,730 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Punxsutawney: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $94,700, median household income $43,160, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Punxsutawney side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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