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Avella, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Brooke County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
702 Population 780/sq mi density
$63,636 Median Income $34,117 per capita
$134,700 Home Value $202,817 Zillow
$1,224 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$63,636 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,700 home value, $1,224/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Avella, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,636
15% below
$34,117 per capita
Home Value
$134,700
52% below
Zillow: $202,817
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
5% above
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
236% above
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Avella Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
48%
Rent
105%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
336%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Avella a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Avella residents earn a median household income of $63,636 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,117. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 618 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Avella is $134,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,817. Median rent is $1,224/month, with 37.5% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Avella reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,397/100K.

Education

13.6% of adults in Avella hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Avella has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population702
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density780/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$63,636
Per Capita$34,117
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$1,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,700
Rent$1,224
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$202,817
Housing Units367
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,397/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,823/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,158 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute48 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Avella was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.