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Port Allegany, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · McKean County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,430 Population 1,373/sq mi density
$57,837 Median Income $27,084 per capita
$105,200 Home Value $120,852 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
50 Violent Crime/100K 150 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$57,837 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,200 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Allegany, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,837
23% below
$27,084 per capita
Home Value
$105,200
63% below
Zillow: $120,852
Median Rent
$865/mo
26% below
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
87% below
150/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
Avg Temperature
46°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Port Allegany Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
37%
Rent
74%
Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Allegany 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

Port Allegany residents earn a median household income of $57,837 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,084. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,061 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Allegany is $105,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,852. Median rent is $865/month, with 32.6% 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 1948.

Safety & Crime

Port Allegany reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 150/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

26.3% of adults in Port Allegany hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Allegany has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,430
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,373/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,837
Per Capita$27,084
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$2,212M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,200
Rent$865
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$120,852
Housing Units979
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

F
Violent50/100K
Property150/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary50/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Premature Death9,782/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,499 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Port Allegany was founded in 1815.
The median home in Port Allegany was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.