At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$32,393 per capita
Home Value
$111,500
Zillow: $132,211
Median Rent
$775/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Sligo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sligo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sligo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sligo residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,393. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,074 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sligo is $111,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,211. Median rent is $775/month, with 28.1% 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 1951.
Education
18.5% of adults in Sligo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sligo has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population750
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$32,393
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$1,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,500
Rent$775
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$132,211
Housing Units346
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,304/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation1,325 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute37 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Sligo was founded in 1828.
The median home in Sligo was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.