Stoneboro is a small town of 774 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $55,039
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stoneboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Stoneboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stoneboro 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: 86.0
Stoneboro's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stoneboro costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stoneboro, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$881
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,039
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stoneboro's violent crime rate is 181.9 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.9 /100k
Property Crime
555.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stoneboro is served primarily by Lakeview SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stoneboro, PA
National Avg
School District
Lakeview SD
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stoneboro sees average highs of 34.9°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 53.7 inches of snow per year.
Stoneboro's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stoneboro roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,300 and median rent is $881/month.
Stoneboro's violent crime rate is 181.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 555.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stoneboro are operated by Lakeview SD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stoneboro, PA has a population of 774, a median household income of $55,039, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
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.
Stoneboro averages 34.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches
with about 53.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stoneboro, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16153.
The population of Stoneboro, Pennsylvania is 774 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stoneboro: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $108,300, median household income $55,039, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stoneboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
