What are the schools like in Juniata Terrace, PA?

School district data for Juniata Terrace is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Juniata Terrace?

The median household income in Juniata Terrace, PA is $54,440 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Juniata Terrace, PA?

Juniata Terrace has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Juniata Terrace, PA affordable or expensive?

Juniata Terrace's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Juniata Terrace is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $57,900 and the median rent is $894 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Juniata Terrace, PA?

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

Is Juniata Terrace, PA a Good Place to Live?

Juniata Terrace is a small town of 572 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $54,440 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Juniata Terrace stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Juniata Terrace 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: 89.6

Juniata Terrace's overall cost of living index is 89.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Juniata Terrace costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Juniata Terrace, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$57,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$894	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,440	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Juniata Terrace, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Juniata Terrace sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation and 26.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Juniata Terrace, PA
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.1"
Annual Snowfall	26.2"

Demographics

Metric	Juniata Terrace, PA	National Avg
Population	572	—
Median Age	29.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.6%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lewistown, PA 1 mi Highland Park, PA 3 mi Granville, PA 3 mi Burnham, PA 3 mi Yeagertown, PA 4 mi

Juniata Terrace vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juniata Terrace, PA affordable or expensive?

Juniata Terrace's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Juniata Terrace roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $57,900 and median rent is $894/month.

What is the crime rate in Juniata Terrace, PA?

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

What are the schools like in Juniata Terrace?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Juniata Terrace, PA a good place to live?

Juniata Terrace, PA has a population of 572, a median household income of $54,440, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. 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 Juniata Terrace?

Juniata Terrace averages 37.0°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches with about 26.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Juniata Terrace?

The population of Juniata Terrace, Pennsylvania is 572 with a median age of 29.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Juniata Terrace?

Key numbers for living in Juniata Terrace: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $57,900, median household income $54,440. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Juniata Terrace side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.