Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Turtle Creek is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,046. Residents earn $44,449 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Turtle Creek receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Turtle Creek has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Turtle Creek is $44,449, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Turtle Creek is $85,900, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Turtle Creek is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 113 per 100,000, 94% below the national average.
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Turtle Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,449 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,464 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 7.4% |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
| 2% 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 | 10.30% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $85,900 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $97,204 |
| Median List Price | $126,500 |
| Median List Price | $126,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $80 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.3% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $718 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,182 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 34.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 10.30% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Total Violent | 94.1/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 18.8/100K |
| Assault | 75.3/100K |
| Total Property | 112.9/100K |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 18.8/100K |
| Theft | 75.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 18.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 874 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4086°N, 79.8215°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,202/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |