Markleysburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Garrett County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
246 Population 820/sq mi density
$79,688 Median Income $29,192 per capita
$126,000 Home Value $175,129 Zillow
$955 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$79,688 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,000 home value, $955/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Markleysburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,688
6% above
$29,192 per capita
Home Value
$126,000
55% below
Zillow: $175,129
Median Rent
$955/mo
18% below
20.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Markleysburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
45%
Rent
82%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Markleysburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Markleysburg residents earn a median household income of $79,688 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,192. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,168 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Markleysburg is $126,000 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,129. Median rent is $955/month, with 20.3% 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 1956.

Education

13.0% of adults in Markleysburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Markleysburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population246
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density820/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,688
Per Capita$29,192
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$1,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,000
Rent$955
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$175,129
Housing Units105
Rent Burden20.3%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation1,994 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Markleysburg was founded in 1860.
The median home in Markleysburg was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.