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Alba, PA

Pennsylvania

Alba is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 130. Residents earn $52,083 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
130 Population 194/sq mi density
$52,083 Median Income $28,315 per capita
$93,300 Home Value
$813 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $813/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,083
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,300
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.9%
97% lower than US avg
Median Rent $813
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Alba Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population130
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$28,315
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$6,798M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$813
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units71
Rent Burden18.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.9%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband55.0%
Libraries10

Is Alba a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alba receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Alba offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alba is $52,083, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alba is $93,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Alba experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 42.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Alba has a population of 130 with a density of 194 people per square mile. The median age is 45.3 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

130
Total Population
194
People / sq mi
45.3yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Alba vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alba vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alba is $52,083, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Alba vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,083
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,315
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
IRS Avg AGI$73,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,525
County GDP$6,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare150
Retail235
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Alba is $93,300, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $813 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,300
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$813
30% below US avg
Rent Burden18.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.4%
Housing Units71
Median Year Built1948

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Effective Rate5.25%
Alba has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall42.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates41.7059°N, 76.8276°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42015
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.9-point margin. 55.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.5%
D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 47.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.9%
97% below US avg
High School+76.4%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density194/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities150
Restaurants116
Retail Stores235

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.6%

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