Philipsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,754 Population 3,166/sq mi density
$44,282 Median Income $31,376 per capita
$151,700 Home Value $168,826 Zillow
$676 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$44,282 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$151,700 home value, $676/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Philipsburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,282
41% below
$31,376 per capita
Home Value
$151,700
46% below
Zillow: $168,826
Median Rent
$676/mo
42% below
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Philipsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
54%
Rent
58%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Philipsburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Philipsburg residents earn a median household income of $44,282 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,376. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% 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 Philipsburg is $151,700 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,826. Median rent is $676/month, with 26.6% 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 1951.

Education

21.4% of adults in Philipsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Philipsburg 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 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,754
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density3,166/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,282
Per Capita$31,376
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,700
Rent$676
Ownership48.9%
Zillow$168,826
Housing Units1,550
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,503 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Philipsburg was founded in 1797.
The median home in Philipsburg was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% 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.