Pine Grove is a small town of 2,153 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $58,395
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pine Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pine Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pine Grove 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
Pine Grove's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pine Grove costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pine Grove, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$761
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,395
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pine Grove's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.4 /100k
Property Crime
356.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pine Grove is served primarily by Pine Grove Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pine Grove, PA
National Avg
School District
Pine Grove Area SD
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pine Grove sees average highs of 37.0°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 48.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.2 inches of snow per year.
Pine Grove's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pine Grove roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,000 and median rent is $761/month.
Pine Grove's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 356.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pine Grove are operated by Pine Grove Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pine Grove, PA has a population of 2,153, a median household income of $58,395, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
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.
Pine Grove averages 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.7 inches
with about 30.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania is 2,153 with a median age of 48.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pine Grove: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $108,000, median household income $58,395, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pine Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
