At a Glance
Median Income
$42,861
$28,573 per capita
Home Value
$105,700
Zillow: $142,248
Median Rent
$736/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
340/100K
4,250/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Girard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Girard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Girard 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
Girard residents earn a median household income of $42,861 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,573. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,454 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Girard is $105,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,248. Median rent is $736/month, with 27.6% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Girard reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,250/100K.
Education
21.1% of adults in Girard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Girard has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population9,521
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,688/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,861
Per Capita$28,573
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$9,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,700
Rent$736
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$142,248
Housing Units4,809
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent340/100K
Property4,250/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,002 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Girard was founded in 1802.
The median home in Girard was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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