What are the schools like in Hollidaysburg, PA?

Hollidaysburg is served primarily by Hollidaysburg Area SD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Hollidaysburg?

The median household income in Hollidaysburg, PA is $65,142 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Hollidaysburg, PA?

Hollidaysburg has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Hollidaysburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Hollidaysburg's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hollidaysburg is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $181,900 and the median rent is $937 per month.

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

Hollidaysburg has a violent crime rate of 91.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 549.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hollidaysburg, PA a Good Place to Live?

Hollidaysburg is a small town of 5,630 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $65,142 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

All Hollidaysburg 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: 95.6

Hollidaysburg's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hollidaysburg costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hollidaysburg, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$181,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$937	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,142	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hollidaysburg's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

91.5 /100k

Property Crime

549.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hollidaysburg is served primarily by Hollidaysburg Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hollidaysburg, PA	National Avg
School District	Hollidaysburg Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hollidaysburg sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation and 38.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hollidaysburg, PA
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	41.8"
Annual Snowfall	38.0"

Demographics

Metric	Hollidaysburg, PA	National Avg
Population	5,630	—
Median Age	48.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	25.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fort Fetter, PA 1 mi Sylvan Hills, PA 1 mi Penn Farms, PA 1 mi Loop, PA 2 mi Duncansville, PA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Hollidaysburg

Hollidaysburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

16648

Hollidaysburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollidaysburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Hollidaysburg's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hollidaysburg roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $181,900 and median rent is $937/month.

What is the crime rate in Hollidaysburg, PA?

Hollidaysburg's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 549.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hollidaysburg?

Public schools in Hollidaysburg are operated by Hollidaysburg Area SD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 45.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hollidaysburg, PA a good place to live?

Hollidaysburg, PA has a population of 5,630, a median household income of $65,142, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Hollidaysburg?

Hollidaysburg averages 35.7°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches with about 38.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hollidaysburg?

Hollidaysburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16648.

What is the population of Hollidaysburg?

The population of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania is 5,630 with a median age of 48.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hollidaysburg?

Key numbers for living in Hollidaysburg: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $181,900, median household income $65,142, 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 Hollidaysburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.