Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Greensburg is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 14,777. Residents earn $62,977 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Greensburg receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Greensburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Greensburg is $62,977, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Greensburg is $177,000, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $829 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Greensburg is below the national average at 335 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,629 per 100,000, 34% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Greensburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,977 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,632 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,132 |
| County GDP | $19,388M |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Healthcare | 1,116 |
| Retail | 1,146 |
| Manufacturing | 486 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $177,000 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $242,170 |
| Median List Price | $210,000 |
| Median List Price | $210,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $148 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% |
| Price Drops | 22.9% |
| Inventory | 48 |
| Census Median Rent | $829 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,188 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Total Violent | 335.5/100K |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 20.5/100K |
| Robbery | 27.4/100K |
| Assault | 287.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,629.1/100K |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 362.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,225.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.1/100K |
| Arson | 6.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,150 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3112°N, 79.5444°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,649/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 18 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |