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Loretto, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,370 Population 1,457/sq mi density
$61,591 Median Income $8,910 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $135,163 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,591 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Loretto, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,591
18% below
$8,910 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
33% below
Zillow: $135,163
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.8%
57% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Loretto Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
67%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
157%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Loretto a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Loretto residents earn a median household income of $61,591 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $8,910. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% 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 Loretto is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,163. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Loretto reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

52.8% of adults in Loretto hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Loretto has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,370
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density1,457/mi²
Male / Female32% / 69%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,591
Per Capita$8,910
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$135,163
Housing Units163
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,968 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+24.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute13 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Loretto was founded in 1816.
The median home in Loretto was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.