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Perryopolis, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,483 Population 1,009/sq mi density
$56,607 Median Income $30,474 per capita
$176,300 Home Value $169,007 Zillow
$724 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
57 Violent Crime/100K 682 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,607 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$176,300 home value, $724/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Perryopolis, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,607
25% below
$30,474 per capita
Home Value
$176,300
37% below
Zillow: $169,007
Median Rent
$724/mo
38% below
38.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
85% below
682/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Perryopolis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
63%
Rent
62%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Perryopolis a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Perryopolis residents earn a median household income of $56,607 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,474. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% 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 Perryopolis is $176,300 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,007. Median rent is $724/month, with 38.0% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Perryopolis reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 682/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

27.5% of adults in Perryopolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Perryopolis has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,483
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,009/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,607
Per Capita$30,474
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,300
Rent$724
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$169,007
Housing Units848
Rent Burden38.0%

Crime

F
Violent57/100K
Property682/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary114/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,014 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Perryopolis was founded in 1814.
The median home in Perryopolis was built in 1958.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% 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.