What are the schools like in Paint, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Paint?

The median household income in Paint, PA is $44,028 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.0%.

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

Q: Is Paint, PA affordable or expensive?

Paint's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Paint is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $93,100 and the median rent is $835 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Paint is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Q: What is the weather like in Paint, PA?

Paint has an average high temperature of 33.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.1 inches.

Is Paint, PA a Good Place to Live?

Paint is a small town of 1,122 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $44,028 and a 11.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Paint stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Paint 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: 91.4

Paint's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Paint costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Paint, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$93,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$835	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,028	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Paint is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Paint, 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	16.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Paint sees average highs of 33.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July, with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation and 74.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Paint, PA
Average High — January	33.4°F
Average High — July	78.6°F
Annual Precipitation	45.7"
Annual Snowfall	74.1"

Demographics

Metric	Paint, PA	National Avg
Population	1,122	—
Median Age	48.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	32.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Paint vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paint, PA affordable or expensive?

Paint's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Paint roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $93,100 and median rent is $835/month.

What is the crime rate in Paint, PA?

Crime data for Paint is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Paint?

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

Is Paint, PA a good place to live?

Paint, PA has a population of 1,122, a median household income of $44,028, and an unemployment rate of 11.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Paint?

Paint averages 33.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches with about 74.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Paint?

The population of Paint, Pennsylvania is 1,122 with a median age of 48.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Paint?

Key numbers for living in Paint: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $93,100, median household income $44,028. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Paint side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.