Connellsville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,914 Population 3,172/sq mi density
$47,176 Median Income $33,832 per capita
$117,200 Home Value $147,719 Zillow
$665 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
380 Violent Crime/100K 2,753 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$47,176 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
380 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Connellsville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,176
37% below
$33,832 per capita
Home Value
$117,200
58% below
Zillow: $147,719
Median Rent
$665/mo
43% below
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
380/100K
0% below
2,753/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Connellsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
42%
Rent
57%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Connellsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Connellsville residents earn a median household income of $47,176 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,832. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% 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 Connellsville is $117,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,719. Median rent is $665/month, with 29.1% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Connellsville reports 380 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,753/100K.

Education

19.1% of adults in Connellsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Connellsville 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 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population6,914
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density3,172/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,176
Per Capita$33,832
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,200
Rent$665
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$147,719
Housing Units3,581
Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

F
Violent380/100K
Property2,753/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation893 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Connellsville was founded in 1806.
The median home in Connellsville was built in 1938.
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.
23.3% 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.