Rowes Run, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
517 Population 420/sq mi density
$60,313 Median Income $29,578 per capita
$73,400 Home Value $87,445 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,313 median income, 18.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Rowes Run, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,313
20% below
$29,578 per capita
Home Value
$73,400
74% below
Zillow: $87,445
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
18.8%
422% above
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Rowes Run Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
26%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
522%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rowes Run 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

Rowes Run residents earn a median household income of $60,313 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,578. The unemployment rate stands at 18.8% (422% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rowes Run is $73,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,445. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

19.3% of adults in Rowes Run hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rowes Run 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 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population517
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,313
Per Capita$29,578
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,400
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$87,445
Housing Units219
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation865 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Rowes Run was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.