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Grindstone, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
592 Population 448/sq mi density
$97,300 Home Value $87,445 Zillow
$1,064 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Grindstone, PA

At a Glance

Home Value
$97,300
65% below
Zillow: $87,445
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
9% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Grindstone Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Grindstone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
35%
Rent
91%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grindstone a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grindstone is $97,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,445. Median rent is $1,064/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Grindstone reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 709/100K.

Education

12.5% of adults in Grindstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grindstone has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population592
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$42,988
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

Home Value$97,300
Rent$1,064
Ownership50.4%
Zillow$87,445
Housing Units356
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property709/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation984 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Grindstone was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.