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Northern Cambria is a small town of 3,548 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $49,750
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Northern Cambria 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 Northern Cambria is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Northern Cambria 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: 88.1
Northern Cambria's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Northern Cambria costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Northern Cambria, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$516
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Northern Cambria's violent crime rate is 97.5 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
97.5 /100k
Property Crime
457.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Northern Cambria is served primarily by Northern Cambria SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Northern Cambria, PA
National Avg
School District
Northern Cambria SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Northern Cambria sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 82.1°F in July,
with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.9 inches of snow per year.
Northern Cambria's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Northern Cambria roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,200 and median rent is $516/month.
Northern Cambria's violent crime rate is 97.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 457.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Northern Cambria are operated by Northern Cambria SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Northern Cambria, PA has a population of 3,548, a median household income of $49,750, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
Northern Cambria averages 34.0°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches
with about 49.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Northern Cambria, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 15714, 15775.
The population of Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania is 3,548 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Northern Cambria: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $85,200, median household income $49,750, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Northern Cambria side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
