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Sligo, PA

Pennsylvania · Clarion County

Sligo is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 750. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
750 Population 532/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $32,393 per capita
$111,500 Home Value
$775 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,500 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,500
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $111,500
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.5%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $775
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.3%
7% higher than US avg

How Sligo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population750
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$32,393
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$1,432M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,500
Rent$775
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units346
Rent Burden28.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,325 ft (404 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute37 min
Broadband80.8%
Libraries5

Is Sligo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sligo receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Sligo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sligo is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sligo is $111,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Sligo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 53.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Sligo has a population of 750 with a density of 532 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.9%).

Population

750
Total Population
532
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Sligo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sligo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sligo is $52,500, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Sligo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,500
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,393
Avg Weekly Wage$905
IRS Avg AGI$61,903

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.3%
7% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,074
County GDP$1,432M

Business (County)

Restaurants84
Healthcare168
Retail152
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.2 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Sligo is $111,500, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,500
60% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% below US avg
Rent Burden28.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.6%
Housing Units346
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Effective Rate3.47%
Sligo 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 is 46.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall53.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,325 ft (404 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density532/sq mi
Coordinates41.1102°N, 79.5031°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClarion County County
County FIPS42031
Sligo is located in Clarion County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.1-point margin. 80.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23.1%

Winner: Republican by 53.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.5%
45% below US avg
High School+88.2%
Graduate Degree+8.3%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density532/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi
CountyClarion County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.8%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities168
Restaurants84
Retail Stores152

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.2 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

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