DuBois, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clearfield County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,449 Population 2,313/sq mi density
$58,626 Median Income $33,054 per capita
$114,900 Home Value $178,921 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
220 Violent Crime/100K 1,418 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,626 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,900 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

DuBois, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,626
22% below
$33,054 per capita
Home Value
$114,900
59% below
Zillow: $178,921
Median Rent
$848/mo
27% below
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
42% below
1,418/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F

How DuBois Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
41%
Rent
73%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is DuBois a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

DuBois residents earn a median household income of $58,626 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,054. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,062 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in DuBois is $114,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,921. Median rent is $848/month, with 23.4% 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 1945.

Safety & Crime

DuBois reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,418/100K.

Education

27.6% of adults in DuBois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

DuBois has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,449
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,313/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,626
Per Capita$33,054
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$4,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,900
Rent$848
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$178,921
Housing Units3,829
Rent Burden23.4%

Crime

F
Violent220/100K
Property1,418/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death8,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation1,400 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

DuBois was founded in 1812.
The median home in DuBois was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.