Blairsville, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
Blairsville, PA
At a Glance
How Blairsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blairsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Blairsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Blairsville residents earn a median household income of $55,893 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,474. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blairsville is $109,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,110. Median rent is $628/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Blairsville reports 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,313/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Blairsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blairsville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.