South Fork, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
823 Population 1,789/sq mi density
$42,125 Median Income $26,561 per capita
$50,200 Home Value $123,049 Zillow
$696 Median Rent 44.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,125 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,200 home value, $696/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

South Fork, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,125
44% below
$26,561 per capita
Home Value
$50,200
82% below
Zillow: $123,049
Median Rent
$696/mo
40% below
44.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
49°F

How South Fork Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
18%
Rent
60%
Poverty
171%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Fork 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

South Fork residents earn a median household income of $42,125 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,561. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% 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 South Fork is $50,200 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,049. Median rent is $696/month, with 44.7% 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

10.2% of adults in South Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Fork has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population823
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,789/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,125
Per Capita$26,561
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,200
Rent$696
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$123,049
Housing Units427
Rent Burden44.7%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,541 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

South Fork was founded in 1887.
The median home in South Fork was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% 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.