Collinsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,278 Population 718/sq mi density
$57,440 Median Income $26,440 per capita
$132,900 Home Value $159,481 Zillow
$1,314 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,440 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,900 home value, $1,314/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Collinsburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,440
24% below
$26,440 per capita
Home Value
$132,900
53% below
Zillow: $159,481
Median Rent
$1,314/mo
13% above
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Collinsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
47%
Rent
113%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Collinsburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Collinsburg residents earn a median household income of $57,440 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,440. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% 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 Collinsburg is $132,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,481. Median rent is $1,314/month, with 23.2% 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 1976.

Education

15.9% of adults in Collinsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Collinsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,278
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density718/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,440
Per Capita$26,440
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,900
Rent$1,314
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$159,481
Housing Units540
Rent Burden23.2%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation977 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Collinsburg was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.