Milesburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,137 Population 2,584/sq mi density
$58,667 Median Income $31,294 per capita
$174,500 Home Value $221,484 Zillow
$1,049 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,667 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,500 home value, $1,049/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Milesburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,667
22% below
$31,294 per capita
Home Value
$174,500
38% below
Zillow: $221,484
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
10% below
40.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Milesburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
62%
Rent
90%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milesburg a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Milesburg residents earn a median household income of $58,667 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,294. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,610 business establishments, including 342 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milesburg is $174,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,484. Median rent is $1,049/month, with 40.8% 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 1965.

Education

25.1% of adults in Milesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milesburg has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,137
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density2,584/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,667
Per Capita$31,294
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$11,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,500
Rent$1,049
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$221,484
Housing Units471
Rent Burden40.8%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death4,450/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation696 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute16 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Milesburg was founded in 1793.
The median home in Milesburg was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 342 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.