Living in Kratzerville, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kratzerville · Census data 2020–2024

Kratzerville has 319 residents with a median age of 55.2. The median household income is $76,750 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $233,000, the median rent is $1,086/month.

Kratzerville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Kratzerville at a glance

Population
319
Median age
55.2State: 40.9
Median household income
$76,750State: $77,971
Median home value
$233,000State: $254,500
Median rent
$1,086/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
68.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
Average commute
28 min

Is Kratzerville a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.2%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Kratzerville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kratzerville the median home value is $233,000, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,086 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,359 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Kratzerville$233,000
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kratzerville$1,086
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Kratzerville median household income

The median household income in Kratzerville is $76,750 and the income per person is $41,701. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Kratzerville$76,750
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Kratzerville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
176
Owner-occupied
68.9%
Renter-occupied
31.1%
Vacant
8.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1964
Average household size
1.98

Kratzerville demographics

Population
319
Median age
55.2
Under 18
16%
65 and older
25.1%
Households
161
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
16.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kratzerville ›

Education in Kratzerville

13.5% of adults 25 and older in Kratzerville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Kratzerville13.5%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Kratzerville

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
28 minState: 26 min
Work from home
7.6%
Drive alone
88.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
97.5%

Kratzerville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Kratzerville319$76,750$233,000$1,086
Monroe4,170$90,417$303,900$898
Hummels Wharf876$66,661$183,500$813
Union1,607$89,250$266,900$692
Winfield909$88,625$253,200$696
Penn4,079$61,479$235,400$779
Shamokin Dam1,708$69,063$197,200$926
Jackson1,593$72,171$285,000$1,051
Selinsgrove5,593$65,650$198,500$1,059

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Living in Kratzerville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Kratzerville, PA?

The median household income in Kratzerville is $76,750, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Kratzerville?

The median home value in Kratzerville is $233,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Kratzerville?

The median gross rent in Kratzerville is $1,086 per month, about 14.2% of household income.

Is Kratzerville, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

What is the median age in Kratzerville?

The median age in Kratzerville is 55.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Kratzerville?

The average commute to work in Kratzerville is 28 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Kratzerville?

The unemployment rate in Kratzerville is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Kratzerville?

13.5% of adults in Kratzerville have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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