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Spartansburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Warren County

Spartansburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 310. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
310 Population 470/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $26,652 per capita
$96,900 Home Value $178,382 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,750
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $96,900
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.2%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
11% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

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

People

Population310
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density470/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$26,652
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$1,726M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$178,382
Housing Units120
Rent Burden30.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.6%
Libraries5

Is Spartansburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spartansburg receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Spartansburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spartansburg is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spartansburg is $96,900, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Spartansburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches, including 114.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Spartansburg has a population of 310 with a density of 470 people per square mile. The median age is 41.9 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%), with 3.2% Hispanic.

Population

310
Total Population
470
People / sq mi
41.9yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Spartansburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Spartansburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spartansburg is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Spartansburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,750
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,652
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
IRS Avg AGI$60,871

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg
Establishments (County)910
County GDP$1,726M

Business (County)

Restaurants71
Healthcare111
Retail107
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,496
28% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Spartansburg is $96,900, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $178,382.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,900
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$178,382

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden30.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.5%
Housing Units120
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,496
28% above US avg
Effective Rate4.64%
Spartansburg has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.0 inches
29% above US avg
Snowfall114.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density470/sq mi
Coordinates41.8232°N, 79.6818°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
County FIPS42123
Spartansburg is located in Warren County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.2-point margin. 86.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 30%

Winner: Republican by 39.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.2%
49% below US avg
High School+93.7%
Graduate Degree+8.8%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density470/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi
CountyWarren County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.6%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities111
Restaurants71
Retail Stores107

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

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