Jamestown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
223 Population 1,125/sq mi density
$45,179 Median Income $44,808 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $157,836 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,179 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Jamestown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,179
40% below
$44,808 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $157,836
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
9% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Jamestown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
44%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jamestown a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jamestown residents earn a median household income of $45,179 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,808. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% 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 Jamestown is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,836. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Education

36.6% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population223
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density1,125/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,179
Per Capita$44,808
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$157,836
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,711 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute34 min
Broadband59.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% 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.