Milesburg is a small town of 1,148 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $67,925
and a 0.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Milesburg 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 Milesburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Milesburg 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: 93.2
Milesburg's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Milesburg costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Milesburg, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$170,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,013
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,925
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Milesburg's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
54.2 /100k
Property Crime
271.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Milesburg, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Milesburg sees average highs of 33.2°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.3 inches of snow per year.
Milesburg's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Milesburg roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $170,600 and median rent is $1,013/month.
Milesburg's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 271.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Milesburg, PA has a population of 1,148, a median household income of $67,925, and an unemployment rate of 0.2%.
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.
Milesburg averages 33.2°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches
with about 50.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Milesburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16853.
The population of Milesburg, Pennsylvania is 1,148 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Milesburg: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $170,600, median household income $67,925, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milesburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
