Meyersdale, PA

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,058 Population 2,510/sq mi density
$64,545 Median Income $32,476 per capita
$101,300 Home Value $140,080 Zillow
$713 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,545 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,300 home value, $713/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,545
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $101,300
64% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.1%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent $713
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
35% lower than US avg

How Meyersdale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,058
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density2,510/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,545
Per Capita$32,476
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$3,038M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent$713
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$140,080

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property425/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation1,957 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+89.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Libraries6

Is Meyersdale a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Meyersdale has a population of 2,058 with a density of 2,510 people per square mile. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

2,058
Total Population
2,510
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.9%
Female 55.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Meyersdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.8%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.2%
99% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Meyersdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Meyersdale is $64,545, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Meyersdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,545
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,476
Avg Weekly Wage$979
IRS Avg AGI$60,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,862
County GDP$3,038M

Business (County)

Restaurants153
Healthcare164
Retail229
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,133
47% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Work from Home3.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Meyersdale is $101,300, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $713 (39% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $140,080.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,300
64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$140,080

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$713
39% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,133
47% above US avg
Effective Rate5.07%

Health Metrics: Meyersdale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Premature Death9,157/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access62.2%
Healthcare Facilities164
Meyersdale has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 425 per 100,000 (78% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Meyersdale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property424.7/100K
78% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft424.7/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Meyersdale has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall45.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,957 ft (596 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density2,510/sq mi
Coordinates39.8133°N, 79.0277°W
County FIPS42111
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.3%
D 21%

Winner: Republican by 57.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.1%
46% below US avg
High School+89.3%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density2,510/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities164
Restaurants153
Retail Stores229

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Work from Home3.3%

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