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Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland county, is 25 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city, which is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, has an estimated 15,889 residents.

Greensburg History

An inn was established in Greensburg after the end of the Revolutionary War. Gradually, a community developed around this inn and came to be known as "Newtown". The Seneca Indians raided the region in 1782 destroying Hannastown, which was the seat of Westmoreland County. Consequently, Newtown became the county seat in 1785. The Westmoreland County Courthouse was established on land purchased from two residents of Newtown, William Jack and Christopher Truby. The area around the courthouse was named "Greensburg" in honor of General Nathaniel Greene, a Revolutionary War hero. Greensburg was officially incorporated in 1799.

Greensburg and Nearby Attractions

  • Westmoreland Museum of Art
  • Bushy Run Battlefield
  • West Overton Village
  • Twin Lakes County Park
  • Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Things To Do In Greensburg

Greensburg is home to the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, which museum showcases the art of southwestern Pennsylvania. West Overton Village, a place of historic interest, includes the Overholt Homestead and the Distillery Museum. Bushy Run Battlefield, Rachel Carson Homestead, Frick Art & Historical Center, and George Westinghouse Museum are also located nearby. Westmoreland Mall is a popular shopping center in the city. The community also hosts the Westmoreland County Fair, and Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival every year. Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Caddie Shak Family Fun Park, Laurel Summit State Park, and Twin Lakes County Park are among other popular destinations in the area.

Greensburg Transportation

Pittsburgh International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Greensburg Higher Education

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Seton Hill University, Penn State New Kensington, and Westmoreland County Community College are some of the colleges near Greensburg.

High Points

Greensburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

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College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Greensburg College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Greensburg, PA

Comparing Greensburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime54

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