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Corsica, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Jefferson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
406 Population 902/sq mi density
$49,125 Median Income $25,778 per capita
$106,500 Home Value $133,435 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
102 Violent Crime/100K 1,382 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,125 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,500 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Corsica, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,125
35% below
$25,778 per capita
Home Value
$106,500
62% below
Zillow: $133,435
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
73% below
1,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Corsica Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
38%
Rent
64%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Corsica a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Corsica residents earn a median household income of $49,125 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,778. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 109 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Corsica is $106,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,435. Median rent is $750/month, with 34.4% 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 1953.

Safety & Crime

Corsica reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,382/100K.

Education

20.9% of adults in Corsica hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Corsica has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population406
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density902/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,125
Per Capita$25,778
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$1,883M
Avg Weekly Wage$948

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,500
Rent$750
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$133,435
Housing Units157
Rent Burden34.4%

Crime

F
Violent102/100K
Property1,382/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,531/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,592 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Corsica was founded in 1847.
The median home in Corsica was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 109 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.