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Acosta, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
225 Population 978/sq mi density
$107,700 Home Value $150,948 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Acosta, PA

At a Glance

Home Value
$107,700
62% below
Zillow: $150,948
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
146/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
61.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Acosta Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Acosta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
38%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Acosta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Acosta is $107,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,948. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

Acosta reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 146/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Acosta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 61.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Acosta has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population225
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density978/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans29.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$38,094
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

Home Value$107,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$150,948
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property146/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,844 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+61.4%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.