Port Matilda, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
552 Population 920/sq mi density
$50,511 Median Income $43,691 per capita
$157,200 Home Value $433,824 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,511 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$157,200 home value, $697/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Matilda, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,511
33% below
$43,691 per capita
Home Value
$157,200
44% below
Zillow: $433,824
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Port Matilda Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
56%
Rent
60%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Matilda 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

Port Matilda residents earn a median household income of $50,511 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,691. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% 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 Port Matilda is $157,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,824. Median rent is $697/month, with 23.3% 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 1947.

Education

24.0% of adults in Port Matilda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Matilda 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 totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population552
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density920/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,511
Per Capita$43,691
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,200
Rent$697
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$433,824
Housing Units302
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation997 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Port Matilda was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% 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.