Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Parkside is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,304. Residents earn $91,902 per year, which is 22% above the national average.
Based on current data, Parkside receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Parkside offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Parkside is $91,902, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Parkside is $188,700, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,061 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Parkside is below the national average at 172 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,661 per 100,000, 36% above the national average.
29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Parkside enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| 62% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,902 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,031 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,369 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,424 |
| County GDP | $42,608M |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Healthcare | 1,893 |
| Retail | 1,549 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.35% |
| Commute Time | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
| Census Median | $188,700 |
| 33% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $238 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,061 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.35% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Total Violent | 171.7/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 171.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,660.9/100K |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 386.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,188.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 85.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 107 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8674°N, 75.3780°W |
| County FIPS | 42045 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.0% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 10,971/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Retail Stores | 1,549 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |