Speers, PA

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.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,061 Population 1,117/sq mi density
$67,292 Median Income $42,173 per capita
$153,600 Home Value
$983 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,292 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,600 home value, $983/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,292
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $153,600
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.8%
9% higher than US avg
Median Rent $983
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,061
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density1,117/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,292
Per Capita$42,173
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,600
Rent$983
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation915 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+97.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute32 min
Libraries72

Is Speers a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Speers has a population of 1,061 with a density of 1,117 people per square mile. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%), with 3.5% Black.

Population

1,061
Total Population
1,117
People / sq mi
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Speers vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.9%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.1%
99% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Speers vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Speers is $67,292, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Speers vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,292
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,173
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.8 min
Work from Home8.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Speers is $153,600, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $983 (15% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,600
46% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$983
15% below US avg
Rent Burden30.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate5.76%

Health Metrics: Speers vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities4,791

Crime Rates: Speers vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Safety Score

Speers has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall10.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,117/sq mi
Coordinates40.1224°N, 79.8806°W
County FIPS42003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 36.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.8%
9% above US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,117/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.8 min
Work from Home8.7%

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