Greensburg is a small city of 14,876 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $58,001
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greensburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Greensburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greensburg 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
Greensburg's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greensburg costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greensburg, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$774
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,001
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Greensburg's violent crime rate is 268.9 per 100,000 residents
— 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
268.9 /100k
Property Crime
641.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greensburg is served primarily by Hempfield Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greensburg, PA
National Avg
School District
Hempfield Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greensburg sees average highs of 37.4°F in January
and 82.1°F in July,
with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.8 inches of snow per year.
Greensburg's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greensburg roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,600 and median rent is $774/month.
Greensburg's violent crime rate is 268.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 641.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greensburg are operated by Hempfield Area SD.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 38.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greensburg, PA has a population of 14,876, a median household income of $58,001, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
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.
Greensburg averages 37.4°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches
with about 29.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greensburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15601.
The population of Greensburg, Pennsylvania is 14,876 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greensburg: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $160,600, median household income $58,001, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greensburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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