At a Glance
Median Income
$72,481
$43,461 per capita
Home Value
$168,100
Zillow: $199,868
Median Rent
$640/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
1,015/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Girard residents earn a median household income of $72,481 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,461. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,731 business establishments, including 629 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Girard is $168,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,868. Median rent is $640/month, with 22.3% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Girard reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,015/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Girard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Girard has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,979
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,273/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,481
Per Capita$43,461
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,024M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,100
Rent$640
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$199,868
Housing Units1,462
Rent Burden22.3%
Crime
F
Violent164/100K
Property1,015/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault164/100K
Burglary131/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation766 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Girard was founded in 1846.
The median home in Girard was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 629 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
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