St. Petersburg: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in St. Petersburg is $70,750 (1.1× higher than Clarion County median $62,649; 1.1× below Pennsylvania median $80,719), with homes at a median value of $98,000. The surrounding county supports 12,341 jobs (avg $47,067).
- $61,903 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $70,750 — below the Pennsylvania median ($80,718). Poverty rate 9.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 1.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 14.8% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $16,710 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,034,397 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $61,903 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $68,134 |
| Median Household Income | $70,750 (vs Pennsylvania $80,719) |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $70,750 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.9% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 7% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 7.0% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 12,341 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $580,841,505 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $47,067 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 5,948,490 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% (vs Pennsylvania 5.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 18 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 92,447 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 5,135.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Cattle, Grain, Field Crops, Other |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 942 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 10,157 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 402,519 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 14 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 14 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 15 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 22 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 10 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 7 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (6)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Saylors Farm |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.7 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | PITTSBURGH METROPOLITAN AREA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $254,661,647 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,838.21 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 37,241 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 87.6% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 7.0% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 50.8 years (vs Pennsylvania 41.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 41.2% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12