At a Glance
Median Income
$73,478
$38,114 per capita
Home Value
$134,900
Zillow: $175,797
Median Rent
$715/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
99.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
How Seneca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seneca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seneca a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seneca residents earn a median household income of $73,478 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,114. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,208 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seneca is $134,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,797. Median rent is $715/month, with 23.1% 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 1971.
Education
19.6% of adults in Seneca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
99.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seneca has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,455
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,478
Per Capita$38,114
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$2,149M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,900
Rent$715
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$175,797
Housing Units426
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation1,458 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+99.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Seneca was built in 1971.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.