At a Glance
Median Income
$49,558
$34,125 per capita
Home Value
$106,600
Zillow: $178,980
Median Rent
$817/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
1,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Jeannette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jeannette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jeannette a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jeannette residents earn a median household income of $49,558 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,125. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jeannette is $106,600 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,980. Median rent is $817/month, with 29.2% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Jeannette reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,249/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Jeannette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jeannette has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,719
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density3,648/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,558
Per Capita$34,125
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,600
Rent$817
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$178,980
Housing Units4,837
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property1,249/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault63/100K
Burglary349/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,096 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Jeannette was founded in 1888.
The median home in Jeannette was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.3% 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.
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