What are the schools like in Sugar Notch, PA?

School district data for Sugar Notch is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Sugar Notch?

The median household income in Sugar Notch, PA is $62,450 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Sugar Notch, PA?

Sugar Notch has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.6 inches.

Sugar Notch, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sugar Notch, PA affordable or expensive?

Sugar Notch's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sugar Notch is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $108,300 and the median rent is $843 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sugar Notch, PA?

Sugar Notch has a violent crime rate of 135.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 516.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sugar Notch, PA a Good Place to Live?

Sugar Notch is a small town of 917 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $62,450 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Sugar Notch stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sugar Notch is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sugar Notch 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

Sugar Notch's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sugar Notch costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sugar Notch, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$108,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$843	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,450	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sugar Notch's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

135.5 /100k

Property Crime

516.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Sugar Notch, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sugar Notch sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July, with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation and 35.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sugar Notch, PA
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	78.6°F
Annual Precipitation	45.4"
Annual Snowfall	35.6"

Demographics

Metric	Sugar Notch, PA	National Avg
Population	917	—
Median Age	45.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sugar Notch, PA affordable or expensive?

Sugar Notch's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sugar Notch roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $108,300 and median rent is $843/month.

What is the crime rate in Sugar Notch, PA?

Sugar Notch's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 516.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sugar Notch?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sugar Notch, PA a good place to live?

Sugar Notch, PA has a population of 917, a median household income of $62,450, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Sugar Notch?

Sugar Notch averages 31.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches with about 35.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sugar Notch?

The population of Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania is 917 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sugar Notch?

Key numbers for living in Sugar Notch: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $108,300, median household income $62,450, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sugar Notch side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.