Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
South Greensburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,357. Residents earn $61,782 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, South Greensburg receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. South Greensburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in South Greensburg is $61,782, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in South Greensburg is $148,400, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in South Greensburg is below the national average at 193 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,156 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.
25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
South Greensburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,782 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,332 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,132 |
| County GDP | $19,388M |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Healthcare | 1,116 |
| Retail | 1,146 |
| Manufacturing | 486 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.12% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $148,400 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $199,900 |
| Median List Price | $199,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $132 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $743 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.12% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Total Violent | 192.6/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 192.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,155.5/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 96.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,011.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 48.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2782°N, 79.5474°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,320/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |