Girard, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
2,979 Population
$72,481 Median Income
$168,100 Home Value
$640 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
164 Violent Crime / 100K
48.4 yrs Median Age
30.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.5
Education

People

Population2,979
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,273/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94.8%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$72,481
Per Capita Income$43,461
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty Rate0.0%
County GDP$15,024M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$168,100
Median Rent$640
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,225

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime164/100K
Property Crime1,015/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft32.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul28° / 73°
Rain43 in/yr
Snow104 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

3.5/5
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+95.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.95
Libraries (County)12

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute19 min
Work From Home3.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Girard Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$72,481
Home Value$168,100
Median Rent$640
Poverty Rate0.0%
Bachelor's Degree+30.9%
Unemployment5.5%
Violent Crime163.7 /100K
Avg Temperature50.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,979
Population Density1,273 per sq mi
Median Age48.4 years
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94.8% Other 5.2%
White94.8%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.2%

Language

English Only97.1%
Spanish Speakers2.9%
English 97.1% Spanish 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.9%
Health Insurance95.3%

Income

4% below avg
Median Household Income$72,481
Per Capita Income$43,461
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,029
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$66,216

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.5%
Poverty Rate0.0%
Total Establishments (County)6,731
County GDP$15,024M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation629
Healthcare Facilities888
Retail Stores891
Manufacturing465
Total Establishments6,731

Industry Mix

Restaurants 629 Healthcare 888 Retail 891 Manufacturing 465

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$66,216
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,888

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.0 min
Work From Home3.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

40% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$168,100

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied61.4%

Rental Costs

45% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$640

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,888
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.10%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.3%
Premature Death Rate9,059 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.0 / 10
Exercise Access85.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)888
Restaurants (County)629

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime163.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault163.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,014.7 /100K
Burglary130.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft851.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft32.7 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)27

Temperature

28°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation43.0 in
Annual Snowfall104.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation766 ft (233 m)
Land Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density1,273 per sq mi
Latitude42.0041°
Longitude-80.3192°
County FIPS42049

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.1%
D 49%

Republican +1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.9%
High School+95.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.95

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,273 per sq mi
Land Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)27

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