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South Greensburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,357 Population 3,320/sq mi density
$61,782 Median Income $37,332 per capita
$148,400 Home Value $242,170 Zillow
$743 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
193 Violent Crime/100K 1,156 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,782 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,400 home value, $743/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

South Greensburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,782
18% below
$37,332 per capita
Home Value
$148,400
47% below
Zillow: $242,170
Median Rent
$743/mo
36% below
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
49% below
1,156/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How South Greensburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
53%
Rent
64%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Greensburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Greensburg residents earn a median household income of $61,782 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,332. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Greensburg is $148,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,170. Median rent is $743/month, with 27.1% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

South Greensburg reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,156/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.5% of adults in South Greensburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Greensburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,357
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density3,320/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,782
Per Capita$37,332
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,400
Rent$743
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$242,170
Housing Units1,268
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent193/100K
Property1,156/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault193/100K
Burglary96/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,047 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in South Greensburg was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.