St. Marys, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Elk County County
St. Marys, PA
At a Glance
How St. Marys Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Marys's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. Marys a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. Marys residents earn a median household income of $64,471 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,888. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Marys is $143,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,982. Median rent is $756/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
St. Marys reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 651/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in St. Marys hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Marys has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.