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Emlenton, Pennsylvania

borough · Venango County (primary) , Clarion County

At a glance

663
Population
$103,900
Median home value (all homes)
66% below U.S. median
$151,983
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$743/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$60,913
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
39.8 min
Average commute
91%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing48% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost46% above
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates93.3%
College graduates19.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Clarion County Economic Development Corp
Clarion County (PA) Economic Development Corporation is the regional economic development organization for Clarion County, supporting business expansion, workforce development, and community growth.
region Northwest Commission
The Northwest Commission serves as a regional-based resource for business and economic development as well as community development and planning. It is a nonprofit agency dedicated to sustaining the economic vitality and growth of the Northwest Pennsylvania region by offering free and low-cost services, through fostering local, state, and federal partnerships across public and private sector lines; programs include government contracting, international marketing and grant services.
region Oil Region Alliance
The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism (ORA) is a private non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. The mission is to manage the Oil Region National Heritage Area and to increase the prosperity of the Oil Region by enticing people to live, work, learn and play in 'the Valley that Changed the World' through the preservation, promotion, development, and support of historical, educational, natural, recreational, residential, commercial and industrial destinations.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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