Northwood, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
161 Population 304/sq mi density
$38,702 Median Income $24,941 per capita
$84,800 Home Value $141,138 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,702 median income, 23.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Northwood, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,702
48% below
$24,941 per capita
Home Value
$84,800
70% below
Zillow: $141,138
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
23.7%
558% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Northwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
658%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Northwood residents earn a median household income of $38,702 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,941. The unemployment rate stands at 23.7% (558% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northwood is $84,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,138. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

5.9% of adults in Northwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Northwood has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population161
Median Age62.3 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,702
Per Capita$24,941
Unemployment23.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,800
Rent
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$141,138
Housing Units84
Rent Burden29.8%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,084 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Northwood was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.