Hunker, Pennsylvania
Among the top 7% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 88% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 88% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 58% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 93% of US places
- top 2% for natural disaster risk
- top 13% for broadband access
Limited data for Hunker — the figures below are what we have. See Westmoreland County for a fuller picture.
Hunker is a small community in Pennsylvania with about 340 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and B for getting around. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, broadband access, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on annual snowfall and commute time.
- The median home value in Hunker is $118k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Hunker is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Hunker has a violent crime rate of 231/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Hunker is 30 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- July temperatures in Hunker average around 73°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in3.1 in
humid 47%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 77% of US places
Home Value$118k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Owner Costs$125better than 66% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.26%better than 36% of US places
Income Tax3.10%better than 78% of US places
Sales Tax6.34%better than 77% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.93%better than 79% of US places
Unemployment1.9%better than 69% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.7 in53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall29.8 inbetter than 33% of US places
Sunny Days254 daysbetter than 72% of US places
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 75% of US places
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk14.5better than 98% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 47% of US places
School Quality66.3better than 61% of US places
Violent Crime231/100kbetter than 80% of US places
Property Crime419/100kbetter than 74% of US places
Community
Population34029th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.625th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.0316th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0769th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2954th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)96.2%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.4%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.2%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 25% of US places
Walkability6.9/20better than 57% of US places
Airport Distance38 mibetter than 76% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.2%better than 87% of US places
Amenities Nearby558.82better than 85% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 61% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hunker an affordable place to live?
- Hunker is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 77% of comparable areas. Median rent is not available.
- Is Hunker safe?
- Hunker is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 231/100k (better than 80%). Property crime is 419/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hunker?
- Hunker averages 73°F in July and 29°F in January, with 42.7 in of annual precipitation and about 254 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hunker?
- Public-school quality in Hunker is above average, scoring better than 61% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hunker?
- The average one-way commute in Hunker is 30 min.