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Meyersdale, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Somerset County County

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 30.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
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
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Meyersdale, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,545
14% below
$32,476 per capita
Home Value
$101,300
64% below
Zillow: $140,080
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Meyersdale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
36%
Rent
61%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Meyersdale a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Meyersdale residents earn a median household income of $64,545 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,476. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,862 business establishments, including 153 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Meyersdale is $101,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,080. Median rent is $713/month, with 30.2% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Meyersdale reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 425/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in Meyersdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Meyersdale has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,058
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density2,510/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,545
Per Capita$32,476
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$3,038M
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent$713
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$140,080
Housing Units1,093
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

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

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,157/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,957 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Meyersdale was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 153 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.