Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Northern Cambria is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,515. Residents earn $50,448 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Northern Cambria receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Northern Cambria offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Northern Cambria is $50,448, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 24.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Northern Cambria is $84,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $521 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Northern Cambria experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,448 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,868 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $958 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,334 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,304 |
| County GDP | $6,208M |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Healthcare | 471 |
| Retail | 469 |
| Manufacturing | 107 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.51% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $84,400 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $89,731 |
| Median List Price | $69,900 |
| Median List Price | $69,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $65 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.7% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $521 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.51% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,679/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.7 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,632 ft (497 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6571°N, 78.7777°W |
| County FIPS | 42021 |
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Retail Stores | 469 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |