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Saltsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
703 Population 3,348/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $35,795 per capita
$159,700 Home Value $158,832 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
75 Violent Crime/100K 941 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,700 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Saltsburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$35,795 per capita
Home Value
$159,700
43% below
Zillow: $158,832
Median Rent
$789/mo
32% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
80% below
941/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
12% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Saltsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
57%
Rent
68%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saltsburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saltsburg residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,795. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 Saltsburg is $159,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,832. Median rent is $789/month, with 30.7% 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 1941.

Safety & Crime

Saltsburg reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 941/100K.

Education

37.9% of adults in Saltsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Saltsburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population703
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density3,348/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$35,795
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,700
Rent$789
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$158,832
Housing Units371
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent75/100K
Property941/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation946 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute36 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Saltsburg was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.