Blandburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
315 Population 643/sq mi density
$73,036 Median Income $27,338 per capita
$109,100 Home Value $159,189 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$73,036 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Blandburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,036
3% below
$27,338 per capita
Home Value
$109,100
61% below
Zillow: $159,189
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Blandburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
39%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blandburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blandburg residents earn a median household income of $73,036 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,338. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% 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 Blandburg is $109,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,189. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

6.3% of adults in Blandburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blandburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population315
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density643/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,036
Per Capita$27,338
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,100
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$159,189
Housing Units127
Rent Burden29.8%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation2,048 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Blandburg was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% 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.