Slippery Rock, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,434 Population 2,081/sq mi density
$55,272 Median Income $26,953 per capita
$230,200 Home Value $191,844 Zillow
$948 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,272 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$230,200 home value, $948/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Slippery Rock, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,272
26% below
$26,953 per capita
Home Value
$230,200
18% below
Zillow: $191,844
Median Rent
$948/mo
18% below
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
9% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Slippery Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Slippery Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
82%
Rent
82%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Slippery Rock a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Slippery Rock residents earn a median household income of $55,272 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,953. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Slippery Rock is $230,200 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,844. Median rent is $948/month, with 24.1% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Slippery Rock reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 428/100K.

Education

36.9% of adults in Slippery Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Slippery Rock has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,434
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density2,081/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,272
Per Capita$26,953
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A
Home Value$230,200
Rent$948
Ownership28.4%
Zillow$191,844
Housing Units1,484
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property428/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,290 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Slippery Rock was founded in 1841.
The median home in Slippery Rock was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.