Penn Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
17,758 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,351 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$226,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$665 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,048 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

York County
3
York-Hanover Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

York County
3
York-Hanover Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 29
Feb 3 9 32
Mar 4 3 40
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 3 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Baresville El Sch
<1 miles, N · 3.7star
Hanover Street El Sch
<1 miles, W · 3.2star
South Western SHS
<1 miles, S · 4.6star
Markle Intrmd Sch
1 miles, S · 3.7star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Hanover
2 miles, NW · 1star
Gettysburg College
15 miles, NW · 3.7star
McDaniel College
15 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Hospitals

Upmc Pinnacle Hanover
1 miles, NW · 2.3star
Gettysburg Hospital
14 miles, NW · 4.1star
Upmc Memorial
16 miles, NE · 2.3star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
29 miles, NE · 1.4star
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