At a Glance
Median Income
$48,955
$32,549 per capita
Home Value
$115,400
Zillow: $142,409
Median Rent
$937/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
122/100K
581/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Etna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Etna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Etna 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
Etna residents earn a median household income of $48,955 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,549. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Etna is $115,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,409. Median rent is $937/month, with 29.6% 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
Etna reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 581/100K.
Education
23.6% of adults in Etna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Etna has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population3,383
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density4,572/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,955
Per Capita$32,549
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$937
Ownership49.6%
Zillow$142,409
Housing Units1,779
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent122/100K
Property581/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation808 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries72
Did You Know?
The median home in Etna was built in 1938.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.