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Cedar Crest, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
124 Population 564/sq mi density
$27,422 Median Income $20,861 per capita
$101,900 Home Value $124,989 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 952 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cedar Crest, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,422
64% below
$20,861 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
64% below
Zillow: $124,989
Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
62.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
54.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Cedar Crest Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
36%
Home Value
36%
Poverty
436%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cedar Crest a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cedar Crest residents earn a median household income of $27,422 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,861. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 54.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,022 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cedar Crest is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,989. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Cedar Crest reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 952/100K.

Education

7.8% of adults in Cedar Crest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 62.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population124
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density564/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans90.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$27,422
Per Capita$20,861
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty54.1%
County GDP$1,677M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$124,989
Housing Units74
Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property952/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,075/100K

Climate

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

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+62.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute48 min
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cedar Crest was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.