What are the schools like in Emporium, PA?

Emporium is served primarily by Cameron County SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Emporium?

The median household income in Emporium, PA is $34,387 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.1%.

What is the weather like in Emporium, PA?

Emporium has an average high temperature of 33.2°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Emporium, PA affordable or expensive?

Emporium's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Emporium is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $70,700 and the median rent is $634 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Emporium is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Emporium, PA a Good Place to Live?

Emporium is a small town of 1,988 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $34,387 and a 10.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Emporium stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Emporium is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Emporium 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: 87.8

Emporium's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Emporium costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Emporium, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$70,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$634	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,387	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Emporium is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Emporium is served primarily by Cameron County SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Emporium, PA	National Avg
School District	Cameron County SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Emporium sees average highs of 33.2°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation and 47.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Emporium, PA
Average High — January	33.2°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	43.8"
Annual Snowfall	47.1"

Demographics

Metric	Emporium, PA	National Avg
Population	1,988	—
Median Age	46.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Prospect Park, PA 1 mi Austin, PA 11 mi Driftwood, PA 13 mi St. Marys, PA 15 mi Roulette, PA 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Emporium

Emporium, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

15834

Emporium vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emporium, PA affordable or expensive?

Emporium's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Emporium roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $70,700 and median rent is $634/month.

What is the crime rate in Emporium, PA?

Crime data for Emporium is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Emporium?

Public schools in Emporium are operated by Cameron County SD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 7.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Emporium, PA a good place to live?

Emporium, PA has a population of 1,988, a median household income of $34,387, and an unemployment rate of 10.1%. 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 Emporium?

Emporium averages 33.2°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches with about 47.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Emporium?

Emporium, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15834.

What is the population of Emporium?

The population of Emporium, Pennsylvania is 1,988 with a median age of 46.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Emporium?

Key numbers for living in Emporium: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $70,700, median household income $34,387, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Emporium side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.