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Sankertown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
644 Population 2,147/sq mi density
$69,900 Median Income $33,632 per capita
$147,200 Home Value $135,163 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,900 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,200 home value, $808/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sankertown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,900
7% below
$33,632 per capita
Home Value
$147,200
48% below
Zillow: $135,163
Median Rent
$808/mo
31% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Sankertown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
52%
Rent
69%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sankertown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sankertown residents earn a median household income of $69,900 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,632. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% 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 Sankertown is $147,200 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,163. Median rent is $808/month, with 27.5% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

Sankertown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 304/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.8% of adults in Sankertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sankertown has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population644
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density2,147/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,900
Per Capita$33,632
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,200
Rent$808
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$135,163
Housing Units291
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property304/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,065 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Sankertown was founded in 1906.
The median home in Sankertown was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.