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Birmingham, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
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 275 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 2,724 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
185/100K
51% below
2,724/100K property
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
275 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Birmingham a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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.

Safety & Crime

Birmingham reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,724/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population91
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,517/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans72.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent185/100K
Property2,724/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI40 (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
Broadband44.0%
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.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.