Pine Grove Mills is a small town of 1,508 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $145,881
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pine Grove Mills stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pine Grove Mills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pine Grove Mills 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: 93.2
Pine Grove Mills's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pine Grove Mills costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pine Grove Mills, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$322,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
96.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$145,881
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pine Grove Mills's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
54.2 /100k
Property Crime
271.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pine Grove Mills is served primarily by State College Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pine Grove Mills, PA
National Avg
School District
State College Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
62.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pine Grove Mills sees average highs of 33.9°F in January
and 81.1°F in July,
with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.8 inches of snow per year.
Pine Grove Mills's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pine Grove Mills roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $322,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
Pine Grove Mills's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 271.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pine Grove Mills are operated by State College Area SD.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 62.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pine Grove Mills, PA has a population of 1,508, a median household income of $145,881, 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.
Pine Grove Mills averages 33.9°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches
with about 43.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pine Grove Mills, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16868.
The population of Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania is 1,508 with a median age of 48.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pine Grove Mills: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $322,400, median household income $145,881, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pine Grove Mills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
