South Heights is a small town of 333 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $63,750
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Heights stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether South Heights is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Heights 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: 94.4
South Heights's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Heights costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Heights, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$123,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$788
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South Heights's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
91.5 /100k
Property Crime
347.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
South Heights, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Heights sees average highs of 35.5°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.8 inches of snow per year.
South Heights's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Heights roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $123,900 and median rent is $788/month.
South Heights's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 347.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
South Heights, PA has a population of 333, a median household income of $63,750, 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.
South Heights averages 35.5°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Heights, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15081.
The population of South Heights, Pennsylvania is 333 with a median age of 50.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Heights: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $123,900, median household income $63,750, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Heights side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
