Wanamie is a small town of 635 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $46,424
and a 11.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wanamie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wanamie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wanamie 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
Wanamie's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wanamie costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wanamie, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,269
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,424
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wanamie'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
Wanamie, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wanamie sees average highs of 32.8°F in January
and 80.3°F in July,
with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.6 inches of snow per year.
Wanamie's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wanamie roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,300 and median rent is $1,269/month.
Wanamie'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.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Wanamie, PA has a population of 635, a median household income of $46,424, and an unemployment rate of 11.3%.
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.
Wanamie averages 32.8°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches
with about 35.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Wanamie, Pennsylvania is 635 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wanamie: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $160,300, median household income $46,424, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wanamie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
