Stoystown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
365 Population 1,921/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $32,478 per capita
$101,000 Home Value $188,143 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $718/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Stoystown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$32,478 per capita
Home Value
$101,000
64% below
Zillow: $188,143
Median Rent
$718/mo
38% below
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
31% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Stoystown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
36%
Rent
62%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stoystown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stoystown residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,478. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Stoystown is $101,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,143. Median rent is $718/month, with 24.8% 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

23.4% of adults in Stoystown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stoystown has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population365
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,921/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$32,478
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,000
Rent$718
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$188,143
Housing Units200
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,000 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband73.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Stoystown was founded in 1774.
The median home in Stoystown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% 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.