Red Hill 74 Excellent
Red Hill Livability #421 ranked city in Pennsylvania#4,196 ranked city in the USARanks better than 85% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Red Hill

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Ratings

    Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

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What's it like Living in Red Hill?

Located in the state of Pennsylvania, Red Hill is a small city with a population of 2,596 residents. Red Hill has a population density of 3,889 people per square mile. This would be considered well above the national population density level. According to the most recent Census, 92% of Red Hill residents are White, 7% Black and 0% Asian. Something to be aware of when living in Red Hill are the above average commute times. If you're looking for a short commute to work, this might not be the right area for you. With one way commute time of 30 minutes, this comes in much higher than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Red Hill could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Pennsylvania if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Red Hill, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like cost of living, commute, education, employment, housing and more.

Red Hill, PA receives 72/100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #436 in Pennsylvania and #4,663 in the USA. If we take a closer look at each of the categories on their own, we see that Red Hill ranks well for crime (A+), cost of living (B+) and housing (B+). On a more negative note, Red Hill does not have favorable scores for the following: amenities (F). If we take a look at the data, we can find out why.

For home buyers, real estate will be the largest purchase they will ever make and it will also be their most valuable asset. For renters, the monthly rent paid on their Red Hill apartments will most likely be their largest expense. Based on tangible metrics like home and rental affordability and appreciation rates, housing in this area has received a score that is well above the average of every other US city. A thriving real estate market can also generate strong local economic activity and job creation.

There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are attainable, we'll need to know if the real estate in Red Hill is actually affordable. Median real estate prices in Red Hill come in at $181,300, which is 8.1% higher than the Pennsylvania average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Red Hill, the home price to income ratio is 2.7, which is 12.9% lower than the Pennsylvania average.

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      Red Hill transportation information

      Statistic Red Hill Pennsylvania National
      Average one way commute30min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work80.5%76.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.9%8.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.1%5.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.2%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home9.9%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Red Hill, PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).