Greencastle, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Greencastle is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,237. Residents earn $74,725 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,237 Population 2,665/sq mi density
$74,725 Median Income $47,218 per capita
$255,200 Home Value $317,484 Zillow
$886 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
99 Violent Crime/100K 1,580 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,725 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$255,200 home value, $886/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,725
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $255,200
9% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 99/100K
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.2%
13% lower than US avg
Median Rent $886
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

How Greencastle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,237
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density2,665/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,725
Per Capita$47,218
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$8,379M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$255,200
Rent$886
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$317,484

Crime

F
Violent99/100K
Property1,580/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary123/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Elevation589 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+95.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Libraries8

Is Greencastle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Greencastle receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Greencastle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Greencastle is $74,725, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Greencastle is $255,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Greencastle is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 99 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,580 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Greencastle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Greencastle has a population of 4,237 with a density of 2,665 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.2%), with 1.5% Black.

Population

4,237
Total Population
2,665
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Greencastle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.0%
15% above US avg
Spanish10.0%
25% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Greencastle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greencastle is $74,725, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Greencastle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,725
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,218
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
IRS Avg AGI$69,390

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,466
County GDP$8,379M

Business (County)

Restaurants288
Healthcare343
Retail454
Manufacturing201

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.6 min
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Greencastle is $255,200, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $886 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $317,484.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$255,200
9% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$317,484
Median List Price$284,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$284,450
$/Sq Ft$164
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops15.4%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$886
24% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Effective Rate1.95%

Health Metrics: Greencastle vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.2%
Premature Death7,611/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access73.4%
Healthcare Facilities343
Greencastle has a violent crime rate of 99 per 100,000 residents, 74% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,580 per 100,000 (19% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Greencastle vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent98.8/100K
74% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery49.4/100K
Assault49.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,580.3/100K
19% below US avg
Burglary123.5/100K
Theft1,432.1/100K
Vehicle Theft24.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Greencastle has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.6 inches
6% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation589 ft (180 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density2,665/sq mi
Coordinates39.7907°N, 77.7267°W
County FIPS42055
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%
D 28.1%

Winner: Republican by 43 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.2%
13% below US avg
High School+95.3%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density2,665/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities343
Restaurants288
Retail Stores454

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.6 min
Work from Home11.1%

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