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Alverda, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
173 Population 211/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $28,259 per capita
$82,800 Home Value $89,731 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Alverda, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$28,259 per capita
Home Value
$82,800
71% below
Zillow: $89,731
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Alverda Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
188%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alverda a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alverda residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,259. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alverda is $82,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $89,731. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Alverda reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

8.4% of adults in Alverda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alverda has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population173
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female67% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$28,259
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,800
Rent
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$89,731
Housing Units103
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,927 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Alverda was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.