At a Glance
Median Income
$48,487
$27,933 per capita
Home Value
$163,100
Zillow: $42,914
Violent Crime
269/100K
2,102/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
18.1%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Grier City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grier City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grier City a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grier City residents earn a median household income of $48,487 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,933. The unemployment rate stands at 18.1% (403% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grier City is $163,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $42,914. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Grier City reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,102/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Grier City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population121
Median Age68.7 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$48,487
Per Capita$27,933
Unemployment18.1%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,100
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$42,914
Housing Units117
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property2,102/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,222 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute39 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Grier City was built in 1945.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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