Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
McGovern is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,290. Residents earn $110,778 per year, which is 47% above the national average.
Based on current data, McGovern receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. McGovern stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in McGovern is $110,778, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places McGovern among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in McGovern is $304,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,166 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
McGovern experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $110,778 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,405 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,391 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $102,970 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,697 |
| County GDP | $18,672M |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Healthcare | 711 |
| Retail | 630 |
| Manufacturing | 226 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,523 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.14% |
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| Census Median | $304,400 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $375,000 |
| Median List Price | $375,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $198 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,166 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,523 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.14% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,243/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 711 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,126 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2362°N, 80.2268°W |
| County FIPS | 42125 |
Winner: Republican by 25.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.8% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,865/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 711 |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Retail Stores | 630 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |