Schellsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
325 Population 1,300/sq mi density
$67,917 Median Income $37,511 per capita
$120,600 Home Value $252,044 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,600 home value, $763/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Schellsburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,917
10% below
$37,511 per capita
Home Value
$120,600
57% below
Zillow: $252,044
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Schellsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
43%
Rent
66%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Schellsburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Schellsburg residents earn a median household income of $67,917 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,511. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Schellsburg is $120,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,044. Median rent is $763/month, with 19.4% 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

12.5% of adults in Schellsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Schellsburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population325
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,300/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,917
Per Capita$37,511
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,600
Rent$763
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$252,044
Housing Units137
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,234 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Schellsburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% 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.