Girard, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,979 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,481 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$168,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$384 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$539 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
2
Erie Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
3
Erie Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

Climate

Oceanic climate. Mild temperatures year-round with frequent rainfall and limited seasonal extremes. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 33 24
Feb 3 21 26
Mar 3 17 34
Apr 4 5 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 4 1 50
Nov 4 12 40
Dec 4 32 29

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Rice Avenue MS
<1 miles, NW · 4.1star
Girard HS
<1 miles, NW · 4.6star
Elk Valley El Sch
1 miles, NW · 4.1star
Fairview El Sch
4 miles, E · 4.1star
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Colleges

Fortis Institute-Erie
7 miles, E · 1star
Erie Institute of Technology Inc
12 miles, E · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Millcreek Community Hospital
12 miles, E · 2.3star
Saint Vincent Hospital
14 miles, E · 3.2star
Uh Conneaut Medical Center
14 miles, W · 5star
Upmc Hamot Hospital
15 miles, E · 4.1star
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Airports

Akron-Canton Regional Airport
95 miles, SW · 1.4star
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