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Curtisville, PA

Pennsylvania · Allegheny County · Metropolitan Area

Curtisville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 987. Residents earn $63,224 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
987 Population 695/sq mi density
$63,224 Median Income $39,626 per capita
$112,800 Home Value
$744 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,224 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,800 home value, $744/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,224
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,800
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Median Rent $744
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How Curtisville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population987
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density695/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,224
Per Capita$39,626
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,800
Rent$744
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units464
Rent Burden21.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.4%
Libraries72

Is Curtisville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Curtisville receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Curtisville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Curtisville is $63,224, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Curtisville is $112,800, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Curtisville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Curtisville has a population of 987 with a density of 695 people per square mile. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%).

Population

987
Total Population
695
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Curtisville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Curtisville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Curtisville is $63,224, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Curtisville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,224
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,626
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.8 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Curtisville is $112,800, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $744 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,800
60% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$25
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.3%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$744
36% below US avg
Rent Burden21.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.4%
Housing Units464
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate7.85%
Curtisville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density695/sq mi
Coordinates40.6497°N, 79.8492°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllegheny County County
County FIPS42003
Curtisville is located in Allegheny County County. It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 35.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin. 85.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density695/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi
CountyAllegheny County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.4%
Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.8 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.2%

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