Russell, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,300 Population 354/sq mi density
$97,647 Median Income $47,769 per capita
$192,200 Home Value $134,800 Zillow
$654 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$97,647 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,200 home value, $654/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Russell, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,647
30% above
$47,769 per capita
Home Value
$192,200
32% below
Zillow: $134,800
Median Rent
$654/mo
44% below
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
8% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Russell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
130%
Home Value
68%
Rent
56%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Russell a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Russell residents earn a median household income of $97,647 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,769. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 910 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Russell is $192,200 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,800. Median rent is $654/month, with 31.6% 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 1970.

Education

30.9% of adults in Russell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Russell has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,300
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,647
Per Capita$47,769
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,726M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,200
Rent$654
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$134,800
Housing Units592
Rent Burden31.6%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,023/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation1,298 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Russell was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.