Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Among the top 17% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 73% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 26% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
- top 2% for commute time
- top 6% for park & nature access
Selinsgrove is a town in Pennsylvania with about 5,710 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and income tax. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and sunny days.
- The median home value in Selinsgrove is $193k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Selinsgrove is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Selinsgrove is $910 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Selinsgrove has a violent crime rate of 891/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Selinsgrove is 14 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.9 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 65% of US places
Home Value$193k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$910better than 50% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$875better than 27% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.98%better than 51% of US places
Income Tax3.10%better than 78% of US places
Sales Tax6.34%better than 77% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.57%better than 70% of US places
Unemployment1.5%better than 72% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.1 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall29.0 inbetter than 34% of US places
Sunny Days200 daysbetter than 21% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 61% of US places
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.3better than 48% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 29% of US places
School Quality69.1better than 65% of US places
Violent Crime891/100kbetter than 41% of US places
Property Crime629/100kbetter than 65% of US places
Community
Population5,71081st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age24.03rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2658th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9338th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4875th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.6%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.8%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 98% of US places
Walkability8.4/20better than 77% of US places
Airport Distance107 mibetter than 34% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.5%better than 51% of US places
Amenities Nearby49.04better than 39% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 95% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Selinsgrove an affordable place to live?
- Selinsgrove is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 65% of comparable areas. Median rent is $910.
- Is Selinsgrove safe?
- Selinsgrove is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 891/100k (better than 41%). Property crime is 629/100k.
- What is the weather like in Selinsgrove?
- Selinsgrove averages 74°F in July and 28°F in January, with 43.1 in of annual precipitation and about 200 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Selinsgrove?
- Public-school quality in Selinsgrove is above average, scoring better than 65% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Selinsgrove?
- The average one-way commute in Selinsgrove is 14 min.