Very AffordableVery SafeJefferson County-DuBois Area Vocational-Technical School
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Reynoldsville is a small town of 2,551 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $43,797
and a 9.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Reynoldsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Reynoldsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Reynoldsville 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: 89.3
Reynoldsville's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Reynoldsville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Reynoldsville, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$669
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,797
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Reynoldsville's violent crime rate is 242.0 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
242.0 /100k
Property Crime
242.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Reynoldsville is served primarily by Jefferson County-DuBois Area Vocational-Technical School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Reynoldsville, PA
National Avg
School District
Jefferson County-DuBois Area Vocational-Technical School
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Reynoldsville sees average highs of 31.5°F in January
and 79.3°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 63.0 inches of snow per year.
Reynoldsville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Reynoldsville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,300 and median rent is $669/month.
Reynoldsville's violent crime rate is 242.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 242.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Reynoldsville are operated by Jefferson County-DuBois Area Vocational-Technical School.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Reynoldsville, PA has a population of 2,551, a median household income of $43,797, and an unemployment rate of 9.7%.
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.
Reynoldsville averages 31.5°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 63.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Reynoldsville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15851.
The population of Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania is 2,551 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Reynoldsville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $88,300, median household income $43,797, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Reynoldsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
