Clark is a small town of 577 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $78,250
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clark stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clark is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Clark city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.0
Clark's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clark costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clark, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$206,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,125
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Clark's violent crime rate is 181.9 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.9 /100k
Property Crime
555.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clark is served primarily by Sharpsville Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clark, PA
National Avg
School District
Sharpsville Area SD
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clark sees average highs of 34.9°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 41.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 67.8 inches of snow per year.
Clark's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clark roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $206,900 and median rent is $1,125/month.
Clark's violent crime rate is 181.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 555.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clark are operated by Sharpsville Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clark, PA has a population of 577, a median household income of $78,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Clark averages 34.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.2 inches
with about 67.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clark, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 16150, 16113.
The population of Clark, Pennsylvania is 577 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clark: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $206,900, median household income $78,250, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clark side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
