Birmingham, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
91 Population 1,517/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $32,437 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $206,665 Zillow
$660 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $660/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Birmingham, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$32,437 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
75% below
Zillow: $206,665
Median Rent
$660/mo
43% below
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.9%
69% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Birmingham Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
25%
Rent
57%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
169%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Birmingham a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Birmingham residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,437. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Birmingham is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,665. Median rent is $660/month, with 22.0% 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 1960.

Education

56.9% of adults in Birmingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Birmingham has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population91
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,517/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$32,437
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$660
Ownership40.9%
Zillow$206,665
Housing Units42
Rent Burden22.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation965 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Birmingham was founded in 1797.
The median home in Birmingham was built in 1960.
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.
19.8% 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.