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Ernest, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Indiana County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
368
Population
1,600/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$26,955 per capita
$81,000
Home Value
$154,041 Zillow
$929
Median Rent
19.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,350
Violent Crime/100K
1,912 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,350 violent crimes/100K (255% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$81,000
71% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$929/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
166
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$81,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$154,041
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.5%
Owner-Occupied
27.5%
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:
$929/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
38% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $81,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $154,041 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $929 |
| 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 | 72.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 166 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 19.1% |