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Central City, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,055
Population
1,954/sq mi density
$46,563
Median Income
$23,545 per capita
$72,700
Home Value
$156,154 Zillow
$588
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,563 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,700 home value, $588/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$72,700
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$588/mo
49% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.9%
31% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
547
Median year built: 1945
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$72,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$156,154
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
85.9%
Owner-Occupied
14.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$588/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1945
Average age of housing stock: 81 years
Homeownership Rate
85.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $72,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,154 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $588 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 85.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 547 |
| Median Year Built | 1945 |
| Rent Burden | 27.1% |