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Grier City, PA

Pennsylvania

Grier City is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 121. Residents earn $48,487 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
121 Population 252/sq mi density
$48,487 Median Income $27,933 per capita
$163,100 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$48,487 median income, 18.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$163,100 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,487
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $163,100
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.2%
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.1%
403% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 33.3%
169% higher than US avg

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

People

Population121
Median Age68.7 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,487
Per Capita$27,933
Unemployment18.1%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units117
Rent Burden25.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,222 ft (372 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute39 min
Broadband69.0%
Libraries14

Is Grier City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grier City receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Grier City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grier City is $48,487, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 33.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grier City is $163,100, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Grier City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Grier City has a population of 121 with a density of 252 people per square mile. The median age is 68.7 years, 77% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

121
Total Population
252
People / sq mi
68.7yrs
Median Age
77% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43%
Female 57%

Race & Ethnicity

Grier City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grier City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grier City is $48,487, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Grier City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,487
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,933
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.1%
403% above US avg
Poverty Rate33.3%
169% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.6 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Grier City is $163,100, 42% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,100
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.5%
Housing Units117
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate3.31%
Grier City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall48.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,222 ft (372 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density252/sq mi
Coordinates40.8268°N, 76.0579°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 69.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.2%
55% below US avg
High School+86.7%
Graduate Degree+10.3%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density252/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.6 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.4%

Nearby Cities

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