Tunnelhill, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
309 Population 631/sq mi density
$62,250 Median Income $27,897 per capita
$104,700 Home Value $165,908 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,250 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $907/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Tunnelhill, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,250
17% below
$27,897 per capita
Home Value
$104,700
63% below
Zillow: $165,908
Median Rent
$907/mo
22% below
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Tunnelhill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
37%
Rent
78%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tunnelhill 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

Tunnelhill residents earn a median household income of $62,250 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,897. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% 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 Tunnelhill is $104,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,908. Median rent is $907/month, with 13.8% 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 1968.

Education

17.4% of adults in Tunnelhill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tunnelhill has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population309
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,250
Per Capita$27,897
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,700
Rent$907
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$165,908
Housing Units134
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,327 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Tunnelhill was founded in 1876.
The median home in Tunnelhill was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% 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.