What are the schools like in Ebensburg, PA?

Ebensburg is served primarily by Central Cambria SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Ebensburg?

The median household income in Ebensburg, PA is $56,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Ebensburg, PA?

Ebensburg has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 78.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 79.7 inches.

Ebensburg, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ebensburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Ebensburg's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ebensburg is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $165,000 and the median rent is $797 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ebensburg, PA?

Ebensburg has a violent crime rate of 60.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 814.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ebensburg, PA a Good Place to Live?

Ebensburg is a small town of 3,382 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $56,875 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Ebensburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ebensburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ebensburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.1

Ebensburg's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ebensburg costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ebensburg, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$165,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$797	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ebensburg's violent crime rate is 60.4 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

60.4 /100k

Property Crime

814.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ebensburg is served primarily by Central Cambria SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ebensburg, PA	National Avg
School District	Central Cambria SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ebensburg sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 78.7°F in July, with 48.7 inches of annual precipitation and 79.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ebensburg, PA
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	78.7°F
Annual Precipitation	48.7"
Annual Snowfall	79.7"

Demographics

Metric	Ebensburg, PA	National Avg
Population	3,382	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Ebensburg

Ebensburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

15931

Ebensburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebensburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Ebensburg's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ebensburg roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $165,000 and median rent is $797/month.

What is the crime rate in Ebensburg, PA?

Ebensburg's violent crime rate is 60.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 814.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ebensburg?

Public schools in Ebensburg are operated by Central Cambria SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 44.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ebensburg, PA a good place to live?

Ebensburg, PA has a population of 3,382, a median household income of $56,875, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ebensburg?

Ebensburg averages 32.7°F in January and 78.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.7 inches with about 79.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ebensburg?

Ebensburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15931.

What is the population of Ebensburg?

The population of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania is 3,382 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ebensburg?

Key numbers for living in Ebensburg: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $165,000, median household income $56,875, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ebensburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.