Cherry Tree, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
270 Population 540/sq mi density
$65,991 Median Income $33,309 per capita
$106,300 Home Value $138,850 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,991 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cherry Tree, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,991
12% below
$33,309 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
62% below
Zillow: $138,850
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Cherry Tree Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
38%
Rent
62%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cherry Tree a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cherry Tree residents earn a median household income of $65,991 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,309. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cherry Tree is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,850. Median rent is $725/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

4.7% of adults in Cherry Tree hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cherry Tree 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 42.

Data Overview

People

Population270
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density540/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,991
Per Capita$33,309
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$725
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$138,850
Housing Units132
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,503 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute38 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Cherry Tree was founded in 1800.
The median home in Cherry Tree was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.