Bigler, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
495 Population 409/sq mi density
$73,114 Median Income $27,938 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $154,751 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,114 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $907/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bigler, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,114
3% below
$27,938 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Zillow: $154,751
Median Rent
$907/mo
22% below
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Bigler Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
53%
Rent
78%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bigler a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bigler residents earn a median household income of $73,114 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,938. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bigler is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,751. Median rent is $907/month, with 20.4% 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 1942.

Education

26.8% of adults in Bigler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bigler has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population495
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density409/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,114
Per Capita$27,938
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$907
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$154,751
Housing Units219
Rent Burden20.4%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,639 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Bigler was built in 1942.
21.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.