Emporium, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cameron County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,005
Population
2,824/sq mi density
$36,167
Median Income
$26,117 per capita
$70,800
Home Value
$83,186 Zillow
$687
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$36,167 median income, 13.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, $687/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$70,800
75% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$687/mo
41% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.6%
23% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,176
Median year built: 1950
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$70,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$83,186
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.6%
Owner-Occupied
49.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$687/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1950
Average age of housing stock: 76 years
Homeownership Rate
50.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $70,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $83,186 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $687 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,176 |
| Median Year Built | 1950 |
| Rent Burden | 29.4% |