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Alba, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bradford County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
130 Population 194/sq mi density
$52,083 Median Income $28,315 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $151,393 Zillow
$813 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
51 Violent Crime/100K 963 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair 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
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Alba, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,083
31% below
$28,315 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
67% below
Zillow: $151,393
Median Rent
$813/mo
30% below
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
87% below
963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.9%
97% below
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Alba Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
33%
Rent
70%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
3%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alba a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alba residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,315. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alba is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,393. Median rent is $813/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Alba reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 963/100K.

Education

0.9% of adults in Alba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alba has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population130
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$28,315
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$813
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$151,393
Housing Units71
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

F
Violent51/100K
Property963/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Premature Death7,655/100K

Climate

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

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.9%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Alba was founded in 1803.
The median home in Alba was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.