Pennsylvania
Meyersdale is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,058. Residents earn $64,545 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Meyersdale receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Meyersdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Meyersdale is $64,545, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Meyersdale is $101,300, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Meyersdale is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 425 per 100,000, 78% below the national average.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Meyersdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 45.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,545 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,476 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,950 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,862 |
| County GDP | $3,038M |
| Restaurants | 153 |
| Healthcare | 164 |
| Retail | 229 |
| Manufacturing | 107 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,133 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.07% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $101,300 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $140,080 |
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,133 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.07% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,157/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 424.7/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 424.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,957 ft (596 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,510/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8133°N, 79.0277°W |
| County FIPS | 42111 |
Winner: Republican by 57.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,510/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Restaurants | 153 |
| Retail Stores | 229 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |