Living in Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northern Cambria · Census data 2020–2024
Northern Cambria has 3,494 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $54,673 (30% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $93,100, the median rent is $612/month.
Northern Cambria at a glance
- Population
- 3,494
- Median age
- 40.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $54,673State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $93,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $612/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Northern Cambria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northern Cambria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northern Cambria the median home value is $93,100, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $612 per month, which is 21.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,176 a month in housing costs.
Northern Cambria median household income
The median household income in Northern Cambria is $54,673 and the income per person is $26,079. 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Northern Cambria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,602
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.46
Northern Cambria demographics
- Population
- 3,494
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 31.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 1,405
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northern Cambria ›
Education in Northern Cambria
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Northern Cambria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northern Cambria
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Northern Cambria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cambria | 3,494 | $54,673 | $93,100 | $612 |
| Susquehanna | 1,874 | $52,431 | $126,400 | $701 |
| Emeigh | 261 | $42,283 | $101,100 | — |
| Nicktown | 143 | $63,125 | $171,600 | — |
| St. Benedict | 476 | $60,577 | $70,000 | — |
| Hastings | 880 | $70,625 | $112,200 | $448 |
| Elmora | 435 | $38,500 | — | — |
| West Carroll | 1,272 | $50,833 | $79,300 | $638 |
| Barr | 1,992 | $78,036 | $181,000 | $636 |
More for people moving to Northern Cambria
Northern Cambria ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Northern Cambria: FAQ
What is the median household income in Northern Cambria, PA?
The median household income in Northern Cambria is $54,673, 30% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Northern Cambria?
The median home value in Northern Cambria is $93,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Northern Cambria?
The median gross rent in Northern Cambria is $612 per month, about 21.2% of household income.
Is Northern Cambria, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
What is the median age in Northern Cambria?
The median age in Northern Cambria is 40.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Northern Cambria?
The average commute to work in Northern Cambria is 23 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northern Cambria?
The unemployment rate in Northern Cambria is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northern Cambria?
21.4% of adults in Northern Cambria have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: