Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Pitcairn is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,065. Residents earn $34,400 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pitcairn receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Pitcairn has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Pitcairn is $34,400, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Pitcairn is $68,600, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 886 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,880 per 100,000, 98% above the national average.
16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Pitcairn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,400 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,017 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 12.90% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| Census Median | $68,600 |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $85,176 |
| Median List Price | $97,500 |
| Median List Price | $97,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $57 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $765 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 35.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 12.90% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Total Violent | 886.0/100K |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 91.7/100K |
| Assault | 794.4/100K |
| Total Property | 3,880.2/100K |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,069.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,719.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 91.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 934 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,010/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4078°N, 79.7764°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.4% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,010/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |