Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Southwest Greensburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,927. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Southwest Greensburg receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Southwest Greensburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Southwest Greensburg is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Southwest Greensburg is $163,400, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $927 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Southwest Greensburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 47 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,941 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Southwest 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 | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,125 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,147 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% 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 | 3.74% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $163,400 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $89,900 |
| Median List Price | $89,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $0 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $927 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.74% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Total Violent | 47.4/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 47.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,941.3/100K |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 142.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,751.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 47.4/100K |
| Arson | 47.4/100K |
| 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 | 1,084 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2919°N, 79.5478°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.1% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,941/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |