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Emporium, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cameron County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,005 Population 2,824/sq mi density
$36,167 Median Income $26,117 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $97,085 Zillow
$687 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
277 Violent Crime/100K 775 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,167 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, $687/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Emporium, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,167
52% below
$26,117 per capita
Home Value
$70,800
75% below
Zillow: $97,085
Median Rent
$687/mo
41% below
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
277/100K
27% below
775/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Emporium Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
25%
Rent
59%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Emporium a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Emporium residents earn a median household income of $36,167 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,117. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 158 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Emporium is $70,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,085. Median rent is $687/month, with 29.4% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

Emporium reports 277 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 775/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

9.8% of adults in Emporium hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Emporium has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,005
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density2,824/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,167
Per Capita$26,117
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$268M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,800
Rent$687
Ownership50.6%
Zillow$97,085
Housing Units1,176
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent277/100K
Property775/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault277/100K
Burglary55/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Premature Death11,439/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,023 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute14 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Emporium was founded in 1810.
The median home in Emporium was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.