Claysburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,120 Population 836/sq mi density
$54,453 Median Income $27,245 per capita
$146,300 Home Value $149,227 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,453 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,300 home value, $835/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Claysburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,453
28% below
$27,245 per capita
Home Value
$146,300
48% below
Zillow: $149,227
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Claysburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
52%
Rent
72%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Claysburg a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Claysburg residents earn a median household income of $54,453 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,245. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Claysburg is $146,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,227. Median rent is $835/month, with 36.9% 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 1949.

Education

27.6% of adults in Claysburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Claysburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,120
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density836/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans22.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,453
Per Capita$27,245
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,300
Rent$835
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$149,227
Housing Units485
Rent Burden36.9%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,176 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Claysburg was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.