Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Milesburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,137. Residents earn $58,667 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Milesburg receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Milesburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Milesburg is $58,667, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Milesburg is $174,500, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Milesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 43.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,667 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,294 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,208 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,665 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,610 |
| County GDP | $11,249M |
| Restaurants | 342 |
| Healthcare | 404 |
| Retail | 407 |
| Manufacturing | 161 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,489 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.72% |
| Commute Time | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $174,500 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $207,240 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,049 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,489 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.72% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,450/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.5 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9424°N, 77.7917°W |
| County FIPS | 42027 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.1% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,584/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Restaurants | 342 |
| Retail Stores | 407 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |