Irvona, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
487 Population 524/sq mi density
$45,313 Median Income $28,295 per capita
$90,800 Home Value $112,395 Zillow
$694 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,313 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, $694/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Irvona, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,313
40% below
$28,295 per capita
Home Value
$90,800
68% below
Zillow: $112,395
Median Rent
$694/mo
40% below
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Irvona Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
32%
Rent
60%
Poverty
188%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Irvona a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Irvona residents earn a median household income of $45,313 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,295. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Irvona is $90,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,395. Median rent is $694/month, with 35.0% 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 1943.

Education

17.7% of adults in Irvona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Irvona has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population487
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density524/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,313
Per Capita$28,295
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,800
Rent$694
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$112,395
Housing Units246
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,367 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Irvona was founded in 1890.
The median home in Irvona was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.