Point Marion, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,151 Population 2,807/sq mi density
$50,781 Median Income $25,210 per capita
$94,700 Home Value $93,261 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 41.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
182 Violent Crime/100K 638 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,781 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,700 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Point Marion, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,781
32% below
$25,210 per capita
Home Value
$94,700
66% below
Zillow: $93,261
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
41.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
182/100K
52% below
638/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Point Marion Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
34%
Rent
80%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Point Marion a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Point Marion residents earn a median household income of $50,781 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,210. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Point Marion is $94,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,261. Median rent is $925/month, with 41.5% 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

Point Marion reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 638/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Point Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Point Marion has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,151
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density2,807/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,781
Per Capita$25,210
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,700
Rent$925
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$93,261
Housing Units515
Rent Burden41.5%

Crime

F
Violent182/100K
Property638/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation845 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Point Marion was founded in 1842.
The median home in Point Marion was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.