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Southview, PA

Pennsylvania · Washington County · Metropolitan Area

Southview is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 234. Residents earn $85,521 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
234 Population 257/sq mi density
$85,521 Median Income $34,521 per capita
$151,100 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$85,521 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,100 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,521
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $151,100
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.8%
283% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
72% lower than US avg

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

People

Population234
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$85,521
Per Capita$34,521
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$18,672M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units154
Rent Burden24.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,107 ft (337 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.0%
Libraries14

Is Southview a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Southview receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Southview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Southview is $85,521, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 13.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Southview is $151,100, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Southview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 44.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Southview has a population of 234 with a density of 257 people per square mile. The median age is 47.1 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%).

Population

234
Total Population
257
People / sq mi
47.1yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Southview vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Southview vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Southview is $85,521, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Southview vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,521
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,521
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
IRS Avg AGI$102,970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.8%
283% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,697
County GDP$18,672M

Business (County)

Restaurants436
Healthcare711
Retail630
Manufacturing226

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Southview is $151,100, 46% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$151,100
46% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units154
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Effective Rate4.32%
Southview has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall44.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,107 ft (337 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density257/sq mi
Coordinates40.3320°N, 80.2561°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
County FIPS42125
Southview is located in Washington County County. It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.5-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+87.3%
Graduate Degree+5.4%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density257/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi
CountyWashington County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities711
Restaurants436
Retail Stores630

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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