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North Bend, PA

Pennsylvania

North Bend is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 262. Residents earn $63,571 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
262 Population 444/sq mi density
$63,571 Median Income $33,912 per capita
$88,800 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$63,571 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,800 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,571
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,800
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.0%
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

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

People

Population262
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,571
Per Capita$33,912
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,963M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units144
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation658 ft (201 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.9%
Libraries2

Is North Bend a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North Bend receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. North Bend offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North Bend is $63,571, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in North Bend is $88,800, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

North Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 32.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

North Bend has a population of 262 with a density of 444 people per square mile. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

262
Total Population
444
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

North Bend vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

North Bend vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Bend is $63,571, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: North Bend vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,571
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,912
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
IRS Avg AGI$60,855

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)917
County GDP$1,963M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare95
Retail130
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,577
31% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Drive Alone94.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in North Bend is $88,800, 68% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,800
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.7%
Housing Units144
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,577
31% above US avg
Effective Rate5.15%
North Bend has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall32.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation658 ft (201 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density444/sq mi
Coordinates41.3470°N, 77.7027°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42035
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.9-point margin. 88.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70%
D 29.1%

Winner: Republican by 40.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.0%
38% below US avg
High School+89.5%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density444/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.9%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities95
Restaurants88
Retail Stores130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Drive Alone94.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

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