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Cassandra, PA

Pennsylvania · Cambria County · Metropolitan Area

Cassandra is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 95. Residents earn $55,750 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
95 Population 1,188/sq mi density
$55,750 Median Income $31,221 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$788 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,750
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $788
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

How Cassandra Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population95
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,188/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans79.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,750
Per Capita$31,221
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$788
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units52
Rent Burden21.7%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,800 ft (549 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband41.0%
Libraries14

Is Cassandra a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cassandra receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cassandra offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cassandra is $55,750, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cassandra is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Cassandra experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches, including 79.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Cassandra has a population of 95 with a density of 1,188 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.4% female and 52.6% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.3% of residents. 79.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 10.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 85.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

95
Total Population
1,188
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Cassandra vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cassandra vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cassandra is $55,750, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,221 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $958, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cassandra vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,750
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,221
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cassandra is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $788 (32% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 52 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $4,651 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 21.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$788
32% below US avg
Rent Burden21.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.9%
Housing Units52
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate5.81%
Cassandra experiences four distinct seasons with 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 79.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,800 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches
28% above US avg
Snowfall79.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,800 ft (549 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,188/sq mi
Coordinates40.4086°N, 78.6407°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
County FIPS42021
Cassandra is located in Cambria County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 5.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 69.5% of the vote, a 39.7-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 471 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 89.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+90.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,188/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi
CountyCambria County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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