What are the schools like in Edinboro, PA?

Edinboro is served primarily by General McLane SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Edinboro?

The median household income in Edinboro, PA is $39,102 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Edinboro, PA?

Edinboro has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 114.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Edinboro, PA affordable or expensive?

Edinboro's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edinboro is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $197,000 and the median rent is $906 per month.

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

Edinboro has a violent crime rate of 178.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 712.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edinboro, PA a Good Place to Live?

Edinboro is a small town of 4,958 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $39,102 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Edinboro 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 Edinboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Edinboro 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: 91.5

Edinboro's overall cost of living index is 91.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edinboro costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Edinboro, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$197,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$906	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,102	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Edinboro's violent crime rate is 178.1 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

178.1 /100k

Property Crime

712.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Edinboro is served primarily by General McLane SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Edinboro, PA	National Avg
School District	General McLane SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	59.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edinboro sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 80.0°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 114.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edinboro, PA
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	80.0°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	114.2"

Demographics

Metric	Edinboro, PA	National Avg
Population	4,958	—
Median Age	24.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.7%	22.2%
65 and over	10.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cambridge Springs, PA 6 mi Venango, PA 7 mi Mill Village, PA 8 mi McKean, PA 9 mi Woodcock, PA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Edinboro

Edinboro, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

16412 16444

Edinboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edinboro, PA affordable or expensive?

Edinboro's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Edinboro roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $197,000 and median rent is $906/month.

What is the crime rate in Edinboro, PA?

Edinboro's violent crime rate is 178.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 712.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edinboro?

Public schools in Edinboro are operated by General McLane SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 59.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Edinboro, PA a good place to live?

Edinboro, PA has a population of 4,958, a median household income of $39,102, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Edinboro?

Edinboro averages 32.3°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 114.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Edinboro?

Edinboro, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 16412, 16444.

What is the population of Edinboro?

The population of Edinboro, Pennsylvania is 4,958 with a median age of 24.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Edinboro?

Key numbers for living in Edinboro: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $197,000, median household income $39,102, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edinboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.