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Mahaffey, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
269 Population 626/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $30,090 per capita
$71,900 Home Value $99,156 Zillow
$494 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,900 home value, $494/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Mahaffey, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$30,090 per capita
Home Value
$71,900
74% below
Zillow: $99,156
Median Rent
$494/mo
58% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Mahaffey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
26%
Rent
42%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
11%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mahaffey a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mahaffey residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,090. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% 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 Mahaffey is $71,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,156. Median rent is $494/month, with 9.0% 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 1948.

Safety & Crime

Mahaffey reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Mahaffey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mahaffey has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population269
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density626/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$30,090
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,900
Rent$494
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$99,156
Housing Units166
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,287 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute38 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Mahaffey was founded in 1841.
The median home in Mahaffey was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.9% 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.