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Sugarcreek, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Venango County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,745 Population 127/sq mi density
$59,594 Median Income $32,133 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $141,666 Zillow
$981 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
58 Violent Crime/100K 1,390 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,594 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sugarcreek, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,594
21% below
$32,133 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $141,666
Median Rent
$981/mo
16% below
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
85% below
1,390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Sugarcreek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sugarcreek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
35%
Rent
84%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sugarcreek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sugarcreek residents earn a median household income of $59,594 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,133. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,208 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sugarcreek is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,666. Median rent is $981/month, with 20.9% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Sugarcreek reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,390/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.1% of adults in Sugarcreek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sugarcreek has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population4,745
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,594
Per Capita$32,133
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$2,149M
Avg Weekly Wage$948

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$981
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$141,666
Housing Units2,298
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

F
Violent58/100K
Property1,390/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary97/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,820/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,470 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sugarcreek was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.