Kistler, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
256 Population 1,024/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $34,264 per capita
$90,600 Home Value $124,989 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°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
$53,750 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,600 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Kistler, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$34,264 per capita
Home Value
$90,600
68% below
Zillow: $124,989
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Kistler Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
32%
Rent
86%
Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kistler 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

Kistler residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,264. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,022 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kistler is $90,600 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,989. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 51.0% 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 1938.

Education

17.6% of adults in Kistler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kistler has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population256
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,024/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$34,264
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$1,677M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,600
Rent$1,000
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$124,989
Housing Units150
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,075/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation561 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kistler was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.