St. Clair, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

St. Clair is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,755. Residents earn $60,908 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,755 Population 91,833/sq mi density
$60,908 Median Income $32,861 per capita
$65,000 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,908 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,908
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $65,000
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.6%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,755
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density91,833/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans32.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,908
Per Capita$32,861
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$1,012
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation875 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+94.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband17.0%
Libraries8

Is St. Clair a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Clair receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. St. Clair offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Clair is $60,908, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Clair is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Clair experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

St. Clair has a population of 2,755 with a density of 91,833 people per square mile. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%).

Population

2,755
Total Population
91,833
People / sq mi
43.4yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
0.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Clair vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

St. Clair vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Clair is $60,908, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: St. Clair vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,908
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,861
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Clair is $65,000, 77% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,000
77% below US avg
Median List Price$250,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$250,000
$/Sq Ft$45
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio87.7%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate7.46%

Health Metrics: St. Clair vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.7%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access75.5%
Healthcare Facilities462

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

St. Clair has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation875 ft (267 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density91,833/sq mi
Coordinates40.4785°N, 78.2284°W
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 17.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.6%
51% below US avg
High School+94.7%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density91,833/sq mi
Total Area0.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access17.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Work from Home2.1%

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