Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Speers is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,061. Residents earn $67,292 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Speers receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Speers stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Speers is $67,292, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Speers is $153,600, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Speers experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,292 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,173 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.76% |
| Commute Time | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $153,600 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $983 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.76% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1224°N, 79.8806°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.8% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,117/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |