Pennsylvania
Selinsgrove is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,655. Residents earn $58,484 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Selinsgrove receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Selinsgrove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Selinsgrove is $58,484, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Selinsgrove is $195,400, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $946 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 775 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,254 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Selinsgrove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,484 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,493 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,020 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,914 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,813 |
| County GDP | $4,733M |
| Restaurants | 174 |
| Healthcare | 202 |
| Retail | 262 |
| Manufacturing | 80 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,270 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.19% |
| Commute Time | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Census Median | $195,400 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $246,419 |
| Census Median Rent | $946 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,025 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,270 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.19% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,225/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 202 |
| Total Violent | 774.7/100K |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 52.8/100K |
| Robbery | 35.2/100K |
| Assault | 686.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,253.5/100K |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 440.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,707.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 105.6/100K |
| Arson | 17.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 441 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,090/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8001°N, 76.8654°W |
| County FIPS | 42097 |
Winner: Republican by 39.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.1% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 3,090/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 202 |
| Restaurants | 174 |
| Retail Stores | 262 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |