Rossiter, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
609 Population 322/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $22,490 per capita
$91,200 Home Value $146,513 Zillow
$1,038 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,200 home value, $1,038/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rossiter, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,083
11% below
$22,490 per capita
Home Value
$91,200
68% below
Zillow: $146,513
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
11% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
73.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
167% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Rossiter Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
32%
Rent
89%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
267%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rossiter a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rossiter residents earn a median household income of $67,083 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,490. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rossiter is $91,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,513. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 18.8% 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 1938.

Education

7.1% of adults in Rossiter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 73.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rossiter has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population609
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$22,490
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,200
Rent$1,038
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$146,513
Housing Units211
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,312 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+73.1%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Rossiter was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.