Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Tarentum is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,286. Residents earn $42,453 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tarentum receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Tarentum offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tarentum is $42,453, 44% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Tarentum is $76,200, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Tarentum is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 111 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,956 per 100,000, near the national average.
23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Tarentum experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,453 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,019 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 11.62% |
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $76,200 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $144,823 |
| Median List Price | $178,000 |
| Median List Price | $178,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $87 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $732 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 11.62% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Total Violent | 111.1/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 22.2/100K |
| Assault | 88.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,956.0/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 400.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,533.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 22.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 779 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6045°N, 79.7600°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,485/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |