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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 90.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.0% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,725 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,218 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,068 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,390 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,466 |
| County GDP | $8,379M |
| Restaurants | 288 |
| Healthcare | 343 |
| Retail | 454 |
| Manufacturing | 201 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,983 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.95% |
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $255,200 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $317,484 |
| Median List Price | $284,450 |
| Median List Price | $284,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $164 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $886 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,983 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.95% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,611/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 343 |
| Total Violent | 98.8/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 49.4/100K |
| Assault | 49.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,580.3/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 123.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,432.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 24.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.6 inches |
| 6% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 589 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,665/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7907°N, 77.7267°W |
| County FIPS | 42055 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.2% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,665/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 343 |
| Restaurants | 288 |
| Retail Stores | 454 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |