Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Jeannette is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 8,719. Residents earn $49,558 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jeannette receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Jeannette has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Jeannette is $49,558, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Jeannette is $106,600, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Jeannette is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 148 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,249 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Jeannette 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 | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,558 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,125 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% |
| 25% above 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 | 5.73% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $106,600 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $178,980 |
| Median List Price | $133,900 |
| Median List Price | $133,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $0 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 45 |
| Census Median Rent | $817 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,052 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.73% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Total Violent | 148.2/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 84.7/100K |
| Assault | 63.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,248.7/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 349.2/100K |
| Theft | 899.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| 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 | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,648/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3278°N, 79.6139°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,648/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |