Parkside, PA

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,304 Population 10,971/sq mi density
$91,902 Median Income $41,031 per capita
$188,700 Home Value
$1,061 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
172 Violent Crime/100K 2,661 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$91,902 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,700 home value, $1,061/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K (55% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,902
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $188,700
33% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 172/100K
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.0%
14% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,061
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.8%
21% lower than US avg

How Parkside Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,304
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density10,971/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,902
Per Capita$41,031
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$42,608M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,700
Rent$1,061
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent172/100K
Property2,661/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault172/100K
Burglary386/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation107 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+94.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute23 min
Libraries28

Is Parkside a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Parkside has a population of 2,304 with a density of 10,971 people per square mile. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.8%), with 16.4% Black.

Population

2,304
Total Population
10,971
People / sq mi
39.1yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.5%
Female 56.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Parkside vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.9%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.1%
62% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Parkside vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Parkside is $91,902, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Parkside vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,902
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,031
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
IRS Avg AGI$113,369

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.8%
21% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,424
County GDP$42,608M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,170
Healthcare1,893
Retail1,549
Manufacturing312

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,088
188% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Parkside is $188,700, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,061 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$188,700
33% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$238
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,061
9% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,088
188% above US avg
Effective Rate5.35%

Health Metrics: Parkside vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access97.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,893
Parkside has a violent crime rate of 172 per 100,000 residents, 55% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,661 per 100,000 (36% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Parkside vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent171.7/100K
55% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault171.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,660.9/100K
36% above US avg
Burglary386.3/100K
Theft2,188.8/100K
Vehicle Theft85.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Parkside has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation107 ft (33 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density10,971/sq mi
Coordinates39.8674°N, 75.3780°W
County FIPS42045
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 23.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.6%
D 61.4%

Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.0%
14% below US avg
High School+94.4%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density10,971/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries28
Healthcare Facilities1,893
Restaurants1,170
Retail Stores1,549

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Work from Home16.0%

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