At a Glance
Median Income
$49,006
$28,920 per capita
Home Value
$114,100
Zillow: $131,888
Median Rent
$824/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
180/100K
1,556/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr
How East Palestine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Palestine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Palestine 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
East Palestine residents earn a median household income of $49,006 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,920. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,244 business establishments, including 179 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Palestine is $114,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,888. Median rent is $824/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
East Palestine reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,556/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in East Palestine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Palestine has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,699
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,492/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,006
Per Capita$28,920
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$4,813M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,100
Rent$824
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$131,888
Housing Units2,288
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent180/100K
Property1,556/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault135/100K
Burglary406/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,611/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,041 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
East Palestine was founded in 1828.
The median home in East Palestine was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 179 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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