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Cedar Crest, PA

Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County

Cedar Crest is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 124. Residents earn $27,422 per year, which is 64% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
124 Population 564/sq mi density
$27,422 Median Income $20,861 per capita
$101,900 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$27,422 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$101,900 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $27,422
64% lower than US avg
Home Value $101,900
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 54.1%
336% higher than US avg

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

People

Population124
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density564/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans90.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$27,422
Per Capita$20,861
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty54.1%
County GDP$1,677M
Commute48 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units74
Rent Burden26.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation690 ft (210 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+62.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute48 min
Broadband61.0%
Libraries1

Is Cedar Crest a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cedar Crest receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Cedar Crest has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cedar Crest is $27,422, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 54.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cedar Crest is $101,900, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Crest experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Cedar Crest has a population of 124 with a density of 564 people per square mile. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

124
Total Population
564
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Cedar Crest vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cedar Crest vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cedar Crest is $27,422, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 54.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes.

Income: Cedar Crest vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,422
64% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,861
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$58,423

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate54.1%
336% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,022
County GDP$1,677M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare120
Retail135
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,873
11% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.3 min
Drive Alone69.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cedar Crest is $101,900, 64% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,900
64% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units74
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,873
11% above US avg
Effective Rate3.80%
Cedar Crest has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall33.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation690 ft (210 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density564/sq mi
Coordinates40.3966°N, 77.8857°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHuntingdon County County
County FIPS42061
Cedar Crest is located in Huntingdon County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.9-point margin. 61.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.1%
D 23.2%

Winner: Republican by 52.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+62.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density564/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi
CountyHuntingdon County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access61.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities120
Restaurants81
Retail Stores135

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.3 min
Drive Alone69.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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