Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Ebensburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,381. Residents earn $55,735 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ebensburg receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ebensburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ebensburg is $55,735, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Ebensburg is $157,500, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ebensburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 31 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,308 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Ebensburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches, including 79.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,735 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,760 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $958 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,334 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,304 |
| County GDP | $6,208M |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Healthcare | 471 |
| Retail | 469 |
| Manufacturing | 107 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.95% |
| Commute Time | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |
| Census Median | $157,500 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $202,018 |
| $/Sq Ft | $90 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $855 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.95% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,679/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Total Violent | 30.8/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 30.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,307.7/100K |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 769.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,446.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 92.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.7 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 79.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,150 ft (655 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,013/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4881°N, 78.7265°W |
| County FIPS | 42021 |
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,013/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Retail Stores | 469 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |