These Are The 10 Most Successful Cities In Pennsylvania

Top 10 Most Successful Cities in Pennsylvania (2026)

Success can be a complex notion. Is it defined by your financial status, the satisfaction of completing a challenging project, or an indescribable feeling of achievement? The truth is, success is subjective and can vary from person to person.

At Zippia, we prefer quantifiable measures that allow us to identify and discuss success in a clearer context. Utilizing data analysis, we’ve compiled a list of the ten most successful cities in Pennsylvania for 2026. Here they are:

Disagreeing with our list? Don’t worry, there’s a method behind our selection.

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How We Determined the Most Successful Cities in Pennsylvania

When thinking about success, many may instinctively associate it with wealth. However, success encompasses much more than just financial prosperity. To arrive at our rankings, we analyzed various criteria based on the latest American Community Survey data.

1. Franklin Park

Source: Wikipedia

Population: 13,882
Median Income: $116,378
Poverty Level: 1.6%
Unemployment Rate: 3.7%

2. Murrysville

Population: 20,171
Median Income: $90,026
Poverty Level: 3.0%
Unemployment Rate: 4.1%

3. Clarks Summit

Population: 5,101
Median Income: $64,297
Poverty Level: 3.1%
Unemployment Rate: 3.6%

4. Bethel Park

Population: 32,338
Median Income: $70,102
Poverty Level: 2.9%
Unemployment Rate: 5.8%

5. Wyomissing

Population: 10,467
Median Income: $73,545
Poverty Level: 4.6%
Unemployment Rate: 5.3%

6. Economy

Population: 9,133
Median Income: $76,639
Poverty Level: 5.7%
Unemployment Rate: 5.3%

7. Jefferson Hills

Population: 10,984
Median Income: $77,118
Poverty Level: 5.2%
Unemployment Rate: 6.1%

8. Swarthmore

Population: 6,198
Median Income: $105,197
Poverty Level: 8.8%
Unemployment Rate: 4.9%

9. Plum

Population: 27,386
Median Income: $67,639
Poverty Level: 3.7%
Unemployment Rate: 6.4%

10. Camp Hill

Population: 7,891
Median Income: $65,192
Poverty Level: 5.3%
Unemployment Rate: 5.7%

Measuring Success

If you’re still contemplating whether these metrics can accurately reflect a city’s success, you’re not alone in that sentiment. However, we believe our analytical approach provides valuable insights. Congratulations to Franklin Park and all our top cities. For those that didn’t make the list, there’s always next year!

Detailed List of the Most Successful Cities in Pennsylvania

Rank	City	Median Income	Poverty Rate	Unemployment Rate
1	Franklin Park	$116,378	1.6%	3.7%
2	Murrysville	$90,026	3.0%	4.1%
3	Clarks Summit	$64,297	3.1%	3.6%
4	Bethel Park	$70,102	2.9%	5.8%
5	Wyomissing	$73,545	4.6%	5.3%
6	Economy	$76,639	5.7%	5.3%
7	Jefferson Hills	$77,118	5.2%	6.1%
8	Swarthmore	$105,197	8.8%	4.9%
9	Plum	$67,639	3.7%	6.4%
10	Camp Hill	$65,192	5.3%	5.7%
11	New Holland	$54,451	3.1%	5.3%
12	Oakmont	$57,813	6.1%	4.7%
13	Fox Chapel	$168,274	5.8%	8.0%
14	Collegeville	$105,662	5.7%	8.0%
15	Crafton	$49,888	5.1%	3.9%
16	Doyle	$66,172	6.2%	5.9%
17	West View	$59,387	7.3%	4.4%
18	Shillington	$55,097	6.1%	5.0%
19	Conshohocken	$75,280	7.9%	6.2%
20	Glenolden	$56,362	6.1%	5.6%
21	Lititz	$50,792	7.0%	3.3%
22	Monroeville	$56,554	6.5%	5.5%
23	New Cumberland	$53,075	7.6%	4.1%
24	White Oak	$50,408	5.5%	5.3%
25	Westmont	$58,074	7.1%	5.8%
26	Swoyersville	$52,837	8.8%	2.8%
27	Dormont	$51,901	6.7%	5.2%
28	Emmaus	$55,929	6.5%	5.9%
29	Lansdale	$61,182	7.4%	6.2%
30	Perkasie	$64,477	7.4%	7.2%
31	Souderton	$62,490	6.8%	7.6%
32	Hollidaysburg	$51,128	9.6%	2.7%
33	Whitehall	$56,196	8.3%	5.8%
34	St. Marys	$48,842	8.0%	4.5%
35	Phoenixville	$58,418	7.7%	6.8%
36	Forest Hills	$63,378	7.3%	7.8%
37	Elizabet	$55,601	10.0%	5.0%
38	Kennett Square	$67,378	9.3%	7.3%
39	Hermitage	$53,784	7.2%	6.7%
40	Mechanicsburg	$58,342	6.2%	8.2%
41	Northampton	$51,014	6.9%	6.9%
42	Hatboro	$66,875	4.2%	11.1%
43	Grove City	$42,984	9.0%	3.9%
44	Moosic	$51,802	10.9%	4.9%
45	Pleasant Hills	$62,969	5.7%	9.5%
46	Brookhaven	$65,826	8.7%	8.4%
47	Helle	$53,768	7.9%	7.8%
48	Bridgeville	$43,465	9.7%	5.0%
49	Baldwin	$53,699	7.0%	8.4%
50	Wilson	$48,099	7.2%	7.5%
51	Mount Joy	$54,629	10.2%	7.0%
52	Palmerton	$44,833	11.0%	4.6%
53	Jeannette	$41,780	11.4%	3.9%
54	Morrisville	$61,689	5.8%	11.4%
55	Brentwood	$52,455	10.2%	6.9%
56	Norwood	$65,975	7.0%	11.3%
57	Prospect Park	$59,494	9.4%	8.4%
58	Olyphant	$46,497	12.3%	5.1%
59	Selinsgrove	$41,265	14.6%	2.7%
60	Nazareth	$53,208	10.4%	7.4%
61	Palmyra	$50,640	8.4%	7.9%
62	Ephrata	$50,417	9.3%	7.5%
63	Dunmore	$48,422	9.4%	7.1%
64	Ridley Park	$59,966	9.8%	8.6%
65	Lansdowne	$56,020	9.3%	8.5%
66	Downin	$57,327	7.9%	9.8%
67	Quake	$52,615	11.9%	7.4%
68	Media	$57,327	10.1%	8.5%
69	Red Lion	$41,924	9.6%	6.2%
70	Clifton Heights	$41,956	11.6%	5.4%
71	Bellefonte	$42,476	17.8%	4.3%
72	Lehighton	$42,500	8.5%	7.5%
73	Dickson City	$42,569	11.7%	5.9%
74	Castle Shannon	$47,149	12.6%	6.3%
75	Archbald	$50,447	10.2%	8.1%
76	Canonsburg	$50,036	9.0%	8.5%
77	Birdsboro	$62,050	9.4%	10.7%
78	Munhall	$44,075	7.8%	8.3%
79	Ambler	$58,429	7.8%	11.9%
80	South Williamsport	$42,861	15.3%	5.9%
81	Kingston	$48,248	15.5%	7.2%
82	Lower Burrell	$51,300	9.4%	9.5%
83	Monaca	$43,393	10.6%	7.7%
84	Sugarcreek	$39,885	12.8%	6.2%
85	Sayre	$38,690	10.7%	7.1%
86	Carlisle	$46,614	17.6%	7.5%
87	Yeadon	$49,735	12.6%	8.5%
88	Catasauqua	$51,458	10.1%	10.8%
89	Blakely	$38,698	15.3%	6.8%
90	Old Forge	$51,135	10.4%	10.2%
91	Coraopolis	$35,704	13.8%	6.2%
92	Taylor	$41,927	11.2%	8.3%
93	Huntingdon	$40,461	21.2%	5.7%
94	Bellevue	$40,502	14.8%	7.5%
95	Oxford	$48,687	18.0%	8.2%
96	West Mifflin	$47,894	12.1%	9.6%
97	Ellwood City	$38,905	10.7%	8.5%
98	Hanover	$44,249	13.1%	8.8%
99	Columbia	$43,410	15.8%	8.4%
100	Sharon Hill	$50,129	8.2%	16.4%

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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