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Houtzdale, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County
Houtzdale, PA
At a Glance
How Houtzdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Houtzdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Houtzdale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Houtzdale residents earn a median household income of $62,083 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,208. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Houtzdale is $96,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,861. Median rent is $725/month, with 18.8% 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 1942.
Safety & Crime
Houtzdale reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,724/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Houtzdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Houtzdale has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.