Indiana, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Indiana County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
14,170 Population 8,051/sq mi density
$44,784 Median Income $24,644 per capita
$123,300 Home Value $207,160 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
83 Violent Crime/100K 772 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,784 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,300 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Indiana, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,784
40% below
$24,644 per capita
Home Value
$123,300
56% below
Zillow: $207,160
Median Rent
$806/mo
31% below
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.0%
51% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Indiana Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
44%
Rent
69%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
151%
Unemployment
222%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Indiana a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Indiana residents earn a median household income of $44,784 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,644. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,921 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Indiana is $123,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,160. Median rent is $806/month, with 34.9% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Indiana reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 772/100K.

Education

51.0% of adults in Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Indiana has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population14,170
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density8,051/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,784
Per Capita$24,644
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$4,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,300
Rent$806
Ownership45.0%
Zillow$207,160
Housing Units5,605
Rent Burden34.9%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property772/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,212/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,310 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+26.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Indiana was founded in 1805.
The median home in Indiana was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.