Edinboro, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Crawford County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,303 Population 2,316/sq mi density
$40,862 Median Income $26,166 per capita
$211,300 Home Value $300,287 Zillow
$888 Median Rent 43.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
178 Violent Crime/100K 712 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,862 median income, 1.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$211,300 home value, $888/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Edinboro, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,862
46% below
$26,166 per capita
Home Value
$211,300
25% below
Zillow: $300,287
Median Rent
$888/mo
24% below
43.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
178/100K
53% below
712/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.2%
88% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Edinboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
75%
Rent
76%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
188%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edinboro a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edinboro residents earn a median household income of $40,862 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,166. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,130 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edinboro is $211,300 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,287. Median rent is $888/month, with 43.5% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Edinboro reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 712/100K.

Education

63.2% of adults in Edinboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edinboro has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,303
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density2,316/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,862
Per Capita$26,166
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$3,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

B+
Home Value$211,300
Rent$888
Ownership43.0%
Zillow$300,287
Housing Units2,390
Rent Burden43.5%

Crime

F
Violent178/100K
Property712/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation1,206 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+20.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Edinboro was founded in 1801.
The median home in Edinboro was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.