Greenock, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Greenock is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,585. Residents earn $56,359 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,585 Population 1,481/sq mi density
$56,359 Median Income $46,112 per capita
$130,900 Home Value
$1,081 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,359 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,900 home value, $1,081/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,359
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,900
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.4%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,081
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,585
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,481/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,359
Per Capita$46,112
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,900
Rent$1,081
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation1,023 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+94.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute37 min
Libraries72

Is Greenock a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Greenock receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Greenock stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Greenock is $56,359, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Greenock is $130,900, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,081 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Greenock experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Greenock has a population of 1,585 with a density of 1,481 people per square mile. The median age is 47.9 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%), with 4.9% Black.

Population

1,585
Total Population
1,481
People / sq mi
47.9yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.6%
Female 60.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Greenock vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Greenock vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greenock is $56,359, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Greenock vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,359
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,112
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.6 min
Work from Home26.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Greenock is $130,900, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,081 (7% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,900
54% below US avg
Median List Price$135,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$135,000
$/Sq Ft$151
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.8%
Price Drops60.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,081
7% 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-Occupied82.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate6.76%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.2%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities4,791

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Safety Score

Greenock has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,023 ft (312 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,481/sq mi
Coordinates40.3132°N, 79.8042°W
County FIPS42003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.4%
31% below US avg
High School+94.2%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,481/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.6 min
Work from Home26.5%

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