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Port Allegany is a small town of 2,257 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $59,737
and a 9.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Port Allegany 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 Port Allegany is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Port Allegany 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: 91.3
Port Allegany's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Port Allegany costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Port Allegany, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$103,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$774
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,737
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Port Allegany's violent crime rate is 155.1 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.1 /100k
Property Crime
585.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Port Allegany is served primarily by Port Allegany SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Port Allegany, PA
National Avg
School District
Port Allegany SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Port Allegany sees average highs of 31.0°F in January
and 79.5°F in July,
with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 55.1 inches of snow per year.
Port Allegany's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Port Allegany roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $103,000 and median rent is $774/month.
Port Allegany's violent crime rate is 155.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 585.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Port Allegany are operated by Port Allegany SD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Port Allegany, PA has a population of 2,257, a median household income of $59,737, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%.
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.
Port Allegany averages 31.0°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches
with about 55.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Port Allegany, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16743.
The population of Port Allegany, Pennsylvania is 2,257 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Port Allegany: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $103,000, median household income $59,737, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Allegany side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
