Stormstown is a small town of 2,464 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $138,313
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stormstown stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Stormstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stormstown 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: 93.2
Stormstown's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stormstown costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stormstown, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$384,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,273
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$138,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stormstown's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
54.2 /100k
Property Crime
271.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stormstown is served primarily by Bald Eagle Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stormstown, PA
National Avg
School District
Bald Eagle Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
62.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stormstown sees average highs of 33.9°F in January
and 81.1°F in July,
with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.8 inches of snow per year.
Stormstown's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stormstown roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $384,300 and median rent is $1,273/month.
Stormstown's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 271.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stormstown are operated by Bald Eagle Area SD.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 62.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stormstown, PA has a population of 2,464, a median household income of $138,313, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
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.
Stormstown averages 33.9°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches
with about 43.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stormstown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16870.
The population of Stormstown, Pennsylvania is 2,464 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stormstown: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $384,300, median household income $138,313, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stormstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.