Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Windber is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,901. Residents earn $52,560 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Windber receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Windber offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Windber is $52,560, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Windber is $99,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $753 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Windber is below the national average at 248 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 941 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Windber experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. 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 40.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,560 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,664 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $958 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,334 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,304 |
| County GDP | $6,208M |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Healthcare | 471 |
| Retail | 469 |
| Manufacturing | 107 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.70% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $99,000 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $114,151 |
| Median List Price | $159,000 |
| Median List Price | $159,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $133 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $753 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.70% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,679/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Total Violent | 247.7/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 247.7/100K |
| Total Property | 941.3/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 247.7/100K |
| Theft | 644.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 49.5/100K |
| Arson | 49.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,980/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2355°N, 78.8247°W |
| County FIPS | 42021 |
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,980/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Retail Stores | 469 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |