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Jennerstown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,153 Population 601/sq mi density
$61,410 Median Income $41,354 per capita
$192,400 Home Value $150,948 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,410 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$192,400 home value, $872/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Jennerstown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,410
18% below
$41,354 per capita
Home Value
$192,400
32% below
Zillow: $150,948
Median Rent
$872/mo
25% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
146/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Jennerstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
68%
Rent
75%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jennerstown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jennerstown residents earn a median household income of $61,410 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,354. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% 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 Jennerstown is $192,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,948. Median rent is $872/month, with 51.0% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Jennerstown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 146/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

7.9% of adults in Jennerstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jennerstown has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,153
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density601/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,410
Per Capita$41,354
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,400
Rent$872
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$150,948
Housing Units377
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property146/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,877 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Jennerstown was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% 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.