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St. Clair is a small town of 2,765 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $58,371
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
St. Clair stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether St. Clair is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All St. Clair 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: 90.5
St. Clair's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in St. Clair costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
St. Clair, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$71,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$879
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,371
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
St. Clair'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
St. Clair is served primarily by Saint Clair Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
St. Clair, PA
National Avg
School District
Saint Clair Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
St. Clair sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 80.2°F in July,
with 53.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.0 inches of snow per year.
St. Clair's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes St. Clair roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $71,500 and median rent is $879/month.
St. Clair'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 St. Clair are operated by Saint Clair Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. Clair, PA has a population of 2,765, a median household income of $58,371, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
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.
St. Clair averages 32.5°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.6 inches
with about 48.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
St. Clair, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17970.
The population of St. Clair, Pennsylvania is 2,765 with a median age of 46.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. Clair: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $71,500, median household income $58,371, 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 St. Clair side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
