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Sturgeon, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Sturgeon is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,353. Residents earn $156,389 per year, which is 108% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,353 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$156,389 Median Income $51,942 per capita
$258,800 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$156,389 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$258,800 home value
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $156,389
108% higher than US avg
Home Value $258,800
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 46.0%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,353
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,208/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$156,389
Per Capita$51,942
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$18,672M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$258,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units614
Rent Burden24.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,059 ft (323 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.0%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.5%
Libraries14

Is Sturgeon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sturgeon receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Sturgeon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sturgeon is $156,389, which is significantly higher than the national average — 108% above $75,149. This places Sturgeon among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sturgeon is $258,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 46.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Sturgeon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 44.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Sturgeon has a population of 1,353 with a density of 1,208 people per square mile. The median age is 39.3 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.3%).

Population

1,353
Total Population
1,208
People / sq mi
39.3yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Sturgeon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Sturgeon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sturgeon is $156,389, which is 108% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Sturgeon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$156,389
108% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,942
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
IRS Avg AGI$102,970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,697
County GDP$18,672M

Business (County)

Restaurants436
Healthcare711
Retail630
Manufacturing226

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Drive Alone69.9%
Public Transit2.9%
Work from Home25.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Sturgeon is $258,800, 8% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$258,800
8% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.5%
Housing Units614
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Effective Rate2.52%
Sturgeon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall44.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,059 ft (323 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Coordinates40.3835°N, 80.2152°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42125
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 46.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.5-point margin. 91.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+46.0%
36% above US avg
High School+98.9%
Graduate Degree+13.8%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.5%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities711
Restaurants436
Retail Stores630

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Drive Alone69.9%
Public Transit2.9%
Work from Home25.3%

Nearby Cities

McDonald, PA 2,277 pop · 1.3 mi Oakdale, PA 1,465 pop · 1.9 mi Cecil-Bishop, PA 2,752 pop · 4.7 mi Enlow, PA 1,070 pop · 4.8 mi Imperial, PA 2,302 pop · 5.2 mi Bridgeville, PA 4,737 pop · 5.9 mi Southpointe, PA 3,277 pop · 6.2 mi Muse, PA 2,687 pop · 6.3 mi Heidelberg, PA 1,185 pop · 6.5 mi Glendale, PA 1,420 pop · 6.5 mi Carnegie, PA 8,015 pop · 7.0 mi Lawrence, PA 1,055 pop · 7.5 mi Crafton, PA 5,995 pop · 8.3 mi Canonsburg, PA 9,682 pop · 8.4 mi
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