What are the schools like in Emsworth, PA?

School district data for Emsworth is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Emsworth?

The median household income in Emsworth, PA is $59,611 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Emsworth, PA?

Emsworth has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.8 inches.

Emsworth, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Emsworth, PA affordable or expensive?

Emsworth's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Emsworth is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $178,000 and the median rent is $943 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Emsworth, PA?

Emsworth has a violent crime rate of 186.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 969.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Emsworth, PA a Good Place to Live?

Emsworth is a small town of 2,524 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $59,611 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Emsworth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Emsworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Emsworth 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: 94.4

Emsworth's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Emsworth costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Emsworth, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$178,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$943	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,611	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Emsworth's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

186.5 /100k

Property Crime

969.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Emsworth, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Emsworth sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation and 19.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Emsworth, PA
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	38.3"
Annual Snowfall	19.8"

Demographics

Metric	Emsworth, PA	National Avg
Population	2,524	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ben Avon, PA 1 mi Ben Avon Heights, PA 1 mi Avalon, PA 2 mi Bellevue, PA 2 mi Glenfield, PA 2 mi

Emsworth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emsworth, PA affordable or expensive?

Emsworth's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Emsworth roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $178,000 and median rent is $943/month.

What is the crime rate in Emsworth, PA?

Emsworth's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Emsworth?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Emsworth, PA a good place to live?

Emsworth, PA has a population of 2,524, a median household income of $59,611, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Emsworth?

Emsworth averages 39.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches with about 19.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Emsworth?

The population of Emsworth, Pennsylvania is 2,524 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Emsworth?

Key numbers for living in Emsworth: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $178,000, median household income $59,611, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Emsworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.