City profile · Pennsylvania · Census ACS 2023

Grier, PA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Grier - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

121
Residents
$48,487
Median income
$163,100
Median home
$1,030
Median rent (state)

Grier - the verdict

Grier ranks in the 17th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

17th
percentile, household income
31st
percentile, home value
22nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Grier, PA

Grier is a small town in Pennsylvania, home to 121 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Grier brings in $48,487 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 33.3%. Grier's housing stock carries a median value of $163,100, and the median resident age is 68.7 years. About 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 57.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Pennsylvania tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Pennsylvania at 97.6 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,030 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $260 across Pennsylvania, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Grier report an average commute of 31.1 minutes, with 80.6% driving alone and 19.4% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 85.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

121 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Pennsylvania

Median Household Income

$48,487 /yr

Poverty 33.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Pennsylvania average

How does Grier compare to other US cities?

Where Grier sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 17% higher than other cities
Home value 31% pricier than other cities
Median rent 22% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Grier against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Pennsylvania only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Pennsylvania-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Grier's strongest outlier among Pennsylvania cities

Among the 1,856 Pennsylvania cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Grier ranks #42 - the 98th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Grier only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,526 of 1,765
14th percentile in Pennsylvania
Median Gross Rent
#1,386 of 1,865
22nd percentile in Pennsylvania
Median Home Value
#941 of 1,790
47th percentile in Pennsylvania
Poverty Rate
#42 of 1,856
98th percentile in Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,327 of 1,861
28th percentile in Pennsylvania

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Pennsylvania only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

17thIncome percentile

17th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Grier's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$163,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 69% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Grier $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Grier, PA Grier, PA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Grier, PA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Grier, PA median $48,487/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Grier, PA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Grier, PA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 33.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 57.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
121
Median Income
$48,487
Median Home Value
$163,100
Median Age
68.7
Poverty Rate
33.3%
Labor force participation
57.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
31.1 minutes
Drive Alone
80.6%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
19.4%

Based on 67 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Pennsylvania - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$88
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$52
avg/month
Total Utilities
$260
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Pennsylvania state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Pennsylvania state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Grier sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,030/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
85.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Pennsylvania

Rohrsburg
121 people
Alfarata
120 people
Foundryville
120 people
Geneva
120 people
Mainville
122 people
Sheakleyville
120 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Grier's 121 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Cantwell, AK
121 people
Mead Ranch, AZ
121 people
Bassett, AR
121 people
Adams, IL
121 people
Folsomville, IN
121 people
Groverton, IN
121 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Grier's $48,487 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Harrisburg, IL
$48,488 median income
Homosassa Springs, FL
$48,489 median income
Fairfield, AL
$48,492 median income
Wheeling, WV
$48,498 median income
Leachville, AR
$48,500 median income
New Douglas, IL
$48,500 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Grier, PA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Grier, PA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 100.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 100.0% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 0.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Grier compares to nearby Pennsylvania cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Grier (this city) 121 $48,487
Rohrsburg 121 $70,417
Alfarata 120 N/A
Foundryville 120 N/A
Census ACS 5-year FIPS PA OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Grier, PA?

What is the population of Grier, PA? +

Grier, PA counts 121 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Grier, PA? +

Grier households earn a median of $48,487 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Grier? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Grier; the closest available measure is the Pennsylvania state average, a cost of living index of 97.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Pennsylvania vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Grier, PA? +

The median home value in Grier is $163,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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