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Chest Springs, PA

Pennsylvania · Cambria County · Metropolitan Area

Chest Springs is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 91. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
91 Population 479/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $35,732 per capita
$118,800 Home Value
$625 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $625/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,750
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $118,800
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.4%
25% lower than US avg
Median Rent $625
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population91
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density479/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans71.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$35,732
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$625
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units55
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,944 ft (593 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband39.0%
Libraries14

Is Chest Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chest Springs receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Chest Springs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chest Springs is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chest Springs is $118,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Chest Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Chest Springs has a population of 91 with a density of 479 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%).

Population

91
Total Population
479
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Chest Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Chest Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chest Springs is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Chest Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,750
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,732
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% 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 Rate3.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Chest Springs is $118,800, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $625 (46% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,800
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$625
46% below US avg
Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.7%
Housing Units55
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate3.91%
Chest Springs 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 is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall49.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,944 ft (593 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density479/sq mi
Coordinates40.5781°N, 78.6105°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
County FIPS42021
Chest Springs is located in Cambria County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 39.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.4%
25% below US avg
High School+94.0%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density479/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi
CountyCambria County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access39.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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