Sayre, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bradford County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,444 Population 2,695/sq mi density
$55,393 Median Income $40,598 per capita
$166,000 Home Value $197,017 Zillow
$976 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
186 Violent Crime/100K 403 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,393 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,000 home value, $976/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sayre, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,393
26% below
$40,598 per capita
Home Value
$166,000
41% below
Zillow: $197,017
Median Rent
$976/mo
16% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
51% below
403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
24% above
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Sayre Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
59%
Rent
84%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
269%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sayre a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sayre residents earn a median household income of $55,393 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,598. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sayre is $166,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,017. Median rent is $976/month, with 28.0% 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

Sayre reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 403/100K.

Education

41.8% of adults in Sayre hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sayre has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population5,444
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density2,695/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,393
Per Capita$40,598
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,000
Rent$976
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$197,017
Housing Units2,671
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent186/100K
Property403/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation773 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Sayre was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.