What are the schools like in Selinsgrove, PA?

Selinsgrove is served primarily by Selinsgrove Area SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Selinsgrove?

The median household income in Selinsgrove, PA is $56,295 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Selinsgrove, PA?

Selinsgrove has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Selinsgrove, PA affordable or expensive?

Selinsgrove's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Selinsgrove is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $193,200 and the median rent is $910 per month.

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

Selinsgrove has a violent crime rate of 36.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 253.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Selinsgrove, PA a Good Place to Live?

Selinsgrove is a small town of 5,710 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $56,295 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Selinsgrove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Selinsgrove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Selinsgrove 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: 95.7

Selinsgrove's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Selinsgrove costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Selinsgrove, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$193,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$910	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,295	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Selinsgrove's violent crime rate is 36.3 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

36.3 /100k

Property Crime

253.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Selinsgrove is served primarily by Selinsgrove Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Selinsgrove, PA	National Avg
School District	Selinsgrove Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Selinsgrove sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation and 29.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Selinsgrove, PA
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	43.1"
Annual Snowfall	29.0"

Demographics

Metric	Selinsgrove, PA	National Avg
Population	5,710	—
Median Age	24.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	8.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Selinsgrove

Selinsgrove, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17870

Selinsgrove vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selinsgrove, PA affordable or expensive?

Selinsgrove's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Selinsgrove roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $193,200 and median rent is $910/month.

What is the crime rate in Selinsgrove, PA?

Selinsgrove's violent crime rate is 36.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 253.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Selinsgrove?

Public schools in Selinsgrove are operated by Selinsgrove Area SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Selinsgrove, PA a good place to live?

Selinsgrove, PA has a population of 5,710, a median household income of $56,295, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. 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 Selinsgrove?

Selinsgrove averages 35.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches with about 29.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Selinsgrove?

Selinsgrove, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17870.

What is the population of Selinsgrove?

The population of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania is 5,710 with a median age of 24.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Selinsgrove?

Key numbers for living in Selinsgrove: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $193,200, median household income $56,295, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Selinsgrove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.