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Pine Grove, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lebanon County County

3.4 /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 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Pine Grove, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,187
19% below
$37,736 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
56% below
Zillow: $247,705
Median Rent
$793/mo
32% below
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Pine Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
44%
Rent
68%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pine Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pine Grove residents earn a median household income of $61,187 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,736. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pine Grove is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,705. Median rent is $793/month, with 33.3% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Pine Grove reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 453/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Pine Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,214
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density2,069/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,187
Per Capita$37,736
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$793
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$247,705
Housing Units1,045
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property453/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation520 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Pine Grove was founded in 1830.
The median home in Pine Grove was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.