Earlston, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,145 Population 1,060/sq mi density
$69,766 Median Income $32,869 per capita
$157,200 Home Value $200,534 Zillow
$708 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,766 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,200 home value, $708/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Earlston, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,766
7% below
$32,869 per capita
Home Value
$157,200
44% below
Zillow: $200,534
Median Rent
$708/mo
39% below
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Earlston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
56%
Rent
61%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Earlston 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

Earlston residents earn a median household income of $69,766 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,869. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% 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 Earlston is $157,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,534. Median rent is $708/month, with 31.6% 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 1962.

Education

7.2% of adults in Earlston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Earlston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,145
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density1,060/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,766
Per Capita$32,869
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,200
Rent$708
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$200,534
Housing Units497
Rent Burden31.6%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,175 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Earlston was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.2% 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.