Pennsylvania
Seneca is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,455. Residents earn $73,478 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Seneca receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Seneca stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Seneca is $73,478, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Seneca is $134,900, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Seneca experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 53.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,478 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,114 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $948 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,332 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,208 |
| County GDP | $2,149M |
| Restaurants | 104 |
| Healthcare | 172 |
| Retail | 193 |
| Manufacturing | 83 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,233 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.14% |
| Commute Time | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |
| Census Median | $134,900 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $159,423 |
| Census Median Rent | $715 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,233 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.14% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,820/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.3 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 53.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,458 ft (444 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3772°N, 79.7052°W |
| County FIPS | 42121 |
Winner: Republican by 42.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.6% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Restaurants | 104 |
| Retail Stores | 193 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |