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Living in Selinsgrove

Selinsgrove is a city in the United States. At the end of 2024, Selinsgrove had a population of 5,501. Selinsgrove registered an unemployment rate of 1.84% at the end of 2024. Foreign residents numbered 149 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 94% of American cities that publish it and less recorded crime than 97% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Selinsgrove?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Selinsgrove.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Selinsgrove yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent913.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count3 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 149 people of 5,501 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Selinsgrove is 1.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Selinsgrove 1.8%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary590.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate1.84 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Selinsgrove. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Selinsgrove. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSelinsgrove highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Selinsgrove highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego290Selinsgroverecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents290.2 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count3 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Selinsgrove's nearest airport was IPT, 50 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km50 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataIPT3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Selinsgrove. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Selinsgrove.

Climate and air quality

Selinsgrove's monthly mean temperatures were −2.5°C in January and 23.1°C in July. Selinsgrove's monthly precipitation totalled 78 mm in January and 109 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Selinsgrove average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Selinsgrove average monthly precipitation, mm0306090120785883939611110996112997782JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.06 · Feb 3.61 · Mar 8.67 · Apr 16.06 · May 22 · Jun 26.89 · Jul 29.44 · Aug 28.17 · Sep 24.28 · Oct 17.44 · Nov 10.61 · Dec 4.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7 · Feb -6.44 · Mar -2.5 · Apr 3 · May 8.89 · Jun 14.44 · Jul 16.78 · Aug 15.89 · Sep 11.78 · Oct 5.39 · Nov -0.056 · Dec -3.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2.5 · Feb -1.39 · Mar 3.11 · Apr 9.56 · May 15.44 · Jun 20.67 · Jul 23.11 · Aug 22 · Sep 18.06 · Oct 11.44 · Nov 5.28 · Dec 0.278 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 77.98 · Feb 58.42 · Mar 82.8 · Apr 93.47 · May 95.5 · Jun 111.3 · Jul 109 · Aug 96.01 · Sep 112 · Oct 98.55 · Nov 77.47 · Dec 82.3 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Suncook5,501 residentsHollywood5,503 residentsBenson5,499 residentsGranite Shoals5,498 residentsWalnut Ridge5,508 residentsShillington borough5,492 residents

Population and city profile

Selinsgrove's total area was 4.7 km² at the end of 2025. Selinsgrove had a population density of 1,160.5 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Selinsgrove residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.3%Foreign residents 2.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area4.74 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)7Official
Foreign-resident share2.66 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents149 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density1,161 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)8Official
Population5,501 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program8Official

Is Selinsgrove a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker60%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 50–70%
Skilled employee72%strong on work, weak on education · range 62–82%
Student39%strong on safety, weak on education · range 28–50%
Family71%strong on family, weak on education · range 61–81%
Retirement57%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 45–69%
Foreign residents149 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population5,501 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median monthly rent913.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary590.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate1.84 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area4.74 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Selinsgrove when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Selinsgrove?

The unemployment rate is 1.84 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How safe is Selinsgrove?

Police recorded 290.2 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Selinsgrove?

The published population is 5,501 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Selinsgrove?

149 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Selinsgrove a good place to live?

Selinsgrove may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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