Southmont, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
2,127 Population 2,026/sq mi density
$74,833 Median Income $48,987 per capita
$125,200 Home Value $104,148 Zillow
$1,009 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$74,833 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,200 home value, $1,009/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Southmont, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,833
0% below
$48,987 per capita
Home Value
$125,200
56% below
Zillow: $104,148
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
13% below
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
42% above
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Southmont Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
44%
Rent
87%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
142%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Southmont a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Southmont residents earn a median household income of $74,833 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,987. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% 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 Southmont is $125,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,148. Median rent is $1,009/month, with 34.3% 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 1942.

Education

47.9% of adults in Southmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Southmont 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

Population2,127
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density2,026/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,833
Per Capita$48,987
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,200
Rent$1,009
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$104,148
Housing Units1,065
Rent Burden34.3%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,568 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Southmont was built in 1942.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% 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.