Greenock is a small town of 1,895 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $50,074
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greenock stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Greenock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greenock 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
Greenock's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greenock costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greenock, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$826
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,074
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Greenock'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
Greenock is served primarily by Elizabeth Forward SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greenock, PA
National Avg
School District
Elizabeth Forward SD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greenock sees average highs of 38.5°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Greenock's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greenock roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,600 and median rent is $826/month.
Greenock'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.
Public schools in Greenock are operated by Elizabeth Forward SD.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenock, PA has a population of 1,895, a median household income of $50,074, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Greenock averages 38.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greenock, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 15135, 15047.
The population of Greenock, Pennsylvania is 1,895 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenock: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $136,600, median household income $50,074, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greenock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.