At a Glance
Median Income
$37,639
$33,232 per capita
Home Value
$41,200
Zillow: $33,290
Median Rent
$613/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
469/100K
1,072/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Girardville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Girardville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Girardville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Girardville residents earn a median household income of $37,639 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,232. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Girardville is $41,200 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $33,290. Median rent is $613/month, with 31.3% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Girardville reports 469 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,072/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.0% of adults in Girardville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Girardville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,094
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density2,104/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$37,639
Per Capita$33,232
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$41,200
Rent$613
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$33,290
Housing Units797
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent469/100K
Property1,072/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault469/100K
Burglary737/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation969 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Girardville was founded in 1832.
The median home in Girardville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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