Pine Grove Mills, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Pine Grove Mills is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,653. Residents earn $160,122 per year, which is 113% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,653 Population 661/sq mi density
$160,122 Median Income $61,199 per capita
$313,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$160,122 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$313,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $160,122
113% higher than US avg
Home Value $313,500
11% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 62.9%
87% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Pine Grove Mills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,653
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density661/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$160,122
Per Capita$61,199
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,249M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$313,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation1,348 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.9%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Libraries5

Is Pine Grove Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pine Grove Mills receives an overall livability score of 5.0 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. Pine Grove Mills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pine Grove Mills is $160,122, which is significantly higher than the national average — 113% above $75,149. This places Pine Grove Mills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pine Grove Mills is $313,500, 11% above the national median. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Pine Grove Mills is a highly educated community — 62.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pine Grove Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 43.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pine Grove Mills has a population of 1,653 with a density of 661 people per square mile. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.5%).

Population

1,653
Total Population
661
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Pine Grove Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pine Grove Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pine Grove Mills is $160,122, which is 113% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Pine Grove Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$160,122
113% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,199
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
IRS Avg AGI$84,665

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,610
County GDP$11,249M

Business (County)

Restaurants342
Healthcare404
Retail407
Manufacturing161

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.5 min
Work from Home50.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pine Grove Mills is $313,500, 11% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$313,500
11% above US avg
Median List Price$560,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$560,000
$/Sq Ft$310
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.9%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Effective Rate2.07%

Health Metrics: Pine Grove Mills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.4%
Premature Death4,450/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access76.8%
Healthcare Facilities404

Crime Rates: Pine Grove Mills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Safety Score

Pine Grove Mills has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall43.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,348 ft (411 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density661/sq mi
Coordinates40.7315°N, 77.8884°W
County FIPS42027
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 62.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+62.9%
87% above US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density661/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities404
Restaurants342
Retail Stores407

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.5 min
Work from Home50.0%

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