Austin, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cameron County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
597 Population 148/sq mi density
$47,386 Median Income $26,309 per capita
$83,800 Home Value $117,648 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,386 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $785/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Austin, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,386
37% below
$26,309 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
70% below
Zillow: $117,648
Median Rent
$785/mo
33% below
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Austin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
30%
Rent
67%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
256%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Austin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Austin residents earn a median household income of $47,386 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,309. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 158 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Austin is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,648. Median rent is $785/month, with 31.9% 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 1952.

Education

7.8% of adults in Austin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Austin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population597
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,386
Per Capita$26,309
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$268M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$785
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$117,648
Housing Units283
Rent Burden31.9%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Premature Death11,439/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation1,476 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Austin was founded in 1856.
The median home in Austin was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.