Pine Grove, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Pine Grove is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,214. Residents earn $61,187 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,214 Population 2,069/sq mi density
$61,187 Median Income $37,736 per capita
$124,000 Home Value $247,705 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,187 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $793/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,187
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $124,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $793
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,214
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density2,069/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,187
Per Capita$37,736
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$8,097M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$793
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$247,705
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation520 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+86.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.6%
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Is Pine Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pine Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pine Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pine Grove is $61,187, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pine Grove is $124,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pine Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pine Grove has a population of 2,214 with a density of 2,069 people per square mile. The median age is 45.9 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

2,214
Total Population
2,069
People / sq mi
45.9yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Pine Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pine Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pine Grove is $61,187, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Pine Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,187
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,736
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
IRS Avg AGI$71,749

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,936
County GDP$8,097M

Business (County)

Restaurants232
Healthcare286
Retail413
Manufacturing200

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,794
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone77.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Pine Grove is $124,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $793 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $247,705.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,000
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$247,705
Median List Price$210,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$210,000
$/Sq Ft$164
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio102.7%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$793
32% below US avg
Rent Burden33.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,794
66% above US avg
Effective Rate4.67%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Premature Death7,405/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access82.7%
Healthcare Facilities286

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Pine Grove has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall33.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation520 ft (158 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density2,069/sq mi
Coordinates40.5534°N, 76.3860°W
County FIPS42075
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32-point margin. 86.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.5%
D 33.6%

Winner: Republican by 32 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
62% below US avg
High School+86.6%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density2,069/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.6%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities286
Restaurants232
Retail Stores413

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone77.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

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