The Town FilesSaegertown, Pennsylvania
Borough in Crawford County · population 871 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,600
- Household income
- $69,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 89 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 42.9
Saegertown is a borough of 871 people in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $161,600, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Saegertown ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Saegertown is worth $161,600, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $69,375, which is more affordable than 79% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $800 a month. 69.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Saegertown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,600 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $800 | $996 |
| Median household income | $69,375 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.5% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Saegertown
| People | Saegertown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 89.0% |
Weather in Saegertown
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 18.4°F. About 41.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 88.8 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Saegertown since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 0.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 4, 2010.
Severe weather in Crawford County since 1996
Crawford County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
Jobs and pay in Crawford County
Crawford County had 28,870 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,526 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Saegertown itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Saegertown
2 public schools with 860 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saegertown JSHS | 7-12 | 450 | 13.2 |
| Saegertown El Sch | K-6 | 410 | 12.4 |
Towns near Saegertown
- Woodcock, PA2.4 mi · 2,754 people · home $175,200
- Hayfield, PA3.8 mi · 2,775 people · home $183,700
- Meadville, PA4.7 mi · 13,050 people · home $116,400
- Fredericksburg, PA5.4 mi · 728 people · home $111,700
- West Mead, PA6.0 mi · 5,014 people · home $157,300
- Cambridge Springs, PA7.1 mi · 2,590 people · home $109,600
- Venango, PA7.2 mi · 946 people · home $197,900
- East Mead, PA7.3 mi · 1,316 people · home $182,200
Saegertown questions
Is Saegertown, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Saegertown scores better for retirees than 65% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 67%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Saegertown?
The median owner-occupied home in Saegertown is valued at $161,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,375, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $800 a month.
What is the weather like in Saegertown?
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.4 inches of precipitation a year and 88.8 inches of snow.
Does Saegertown get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Saegertown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)