Pennsylvania
St. Marys is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 12,612. Residents earn $64,471 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Marys receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. St. Marys offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Marys is $64,471, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in St. Marys is $143,900, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
St. Marys is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,856 per 100,000, near the national average.
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
St. Marys experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 52.7 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 | $64,471 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,888 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,272 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 960 |
| County GDP | $1,830M |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Healthcare | 114 |
| Retail | 121 |
| Manufacturing | 132 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,322 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.00% |
| Commute Time | 13.3 min |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Census Median | $143,900 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $756 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,322 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.00% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,196/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 114 |
| Total Violent | 69.9/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 7.8/100K |
| Robbery | 7.8/100K |
| Assault | 54.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,855.7/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 310.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,498.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 46.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,713 ft (522 m) |
| Area | 99.3 sq mi (257.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4550°N, 78.5202°W |
| County FIPS | 42047 |
Winner: Republican by 47 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.5% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Total Area | 99.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 114 |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Retail Stores | 121 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 13.3 min |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |