What are the schools like in Parkesburg, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Parkesburg?

The median household income in Parkesburg, PA is $101,308 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

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

Q: Is Parkesburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Parkesburg's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Parkesburg is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $241,100 and the median rent is $1,164 per month.

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

Parkesburg has a violent crime rate of 96.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 57.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

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

Parkesburg has an average high temperature of 38.5°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.9 inches.

Is Parkesburg, PA a Good Place to Live?

Parkesburg is a small town of 3,889 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $101,308 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Parkesburg stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

All Parkesburg 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: 103.5

Parkesburg's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Parkesburg costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Parkesburg, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$241,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,164	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,308	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Parkesburg's violent crime rate is 96.0 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.0 /100k

Property Crime

57.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Parkesburg, 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	24.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Parkesburg sees average highs of 38.5°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 52.1 inches of annual precipitation and 31.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Parkesburg, PA
Average High — January	38.5°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	52.1"
Annual Snowfall	31.9"

Demographics

Metric	Parkesburg, PA	National Avg
Population	3,889	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pomeroy, PA 2 mi Sadsburyville, PA 2 mi Atglen, PA 3 mi Westwood CDP (Chester County), PA 3 mi Hayti, PA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Parkesburg

Parkesburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19365

Parkesburg vs Other Cities

Parkesburg, PA vs Pomeroy, PA Parkesburg, PA vs Sadsburyville, PA Parkesburg, PA vs Atglen, PA Parkesburg, PA vs Westwood CDP (Chester County), PA Parkesburg, PA vs Hayti, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parkesburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Parkesburg's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Parkesburg roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $241,100 and median rent is $1,164/month.

What is the crime rate in Parkesburg, PA?

Parkesburg's violent crime rate is 96.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 57.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Parkesburg?

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

Is Parkesburg, PA a good place to live?

Parkesburg, PA has a population of 3,889, a median household income of $101,308, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. 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 Parkesburg?

Parkesburg averages 38.5°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.1 inches with about 31.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Parkesburg?

Parkesburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19365.

What is the population of Parkesburg?

The population of Parkesburg, Pennsylvania is 3,889 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Parkesburg?

Key numbers for living in Parkesburg: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $241,100, median household income $101,308, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Parkesburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.