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Simpson is a small town of 1,147 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $44,639
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Simpson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Simpson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Simpson 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: 93.0
Simpson's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Simpson costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Simpson, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$807
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,639
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Simpson's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.5 /100k
Property Crime
717.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Simpson is served primarily by Fell CS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Simpson, PA
National Avg
School District
Fell CS
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Simpson sees average highs of 29.0°F in January
and 77.3°F in July,
with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 69.2 inches of snow per year.
Simpson's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Simpson roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,600 and median rent is $807/month.
Simpson's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 717.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Simpson are operated by Fell CS.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Simpson, PA has a population of 1,147, a median household income of $44,639, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
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.
Simpson averages 29.0°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches
with about 69.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Simpson, Pennsylvania is 1,147 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Simpson: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $109,600, median household income $44,639, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Simpson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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