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Port Matilda is a small town of 559 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $48,487
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Port Matilda stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Port Matilda is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Port Matilda 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
Port Matilda's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Port Matilda costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Port Matilda, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$649
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,487
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Port Matilda'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
Port Matilda is served primarily by Bald Eagle Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Port Matilda, PA
National Avg
School District
Bald Eagle Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Port Matilda sees average highs of 33.9°F in January
and 81.1°F in July,
with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.8 inches of snow per year.
Port Matilda's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Port Matilda roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,700 and median rent is $649/month.
Port Matilda'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.
Public schools in Port Matilda are operated by Bald Eagle Area SD.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Port Matilda, PA has a population of 559, a median household income of $48,487, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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 Matilda averages 33.9°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches
with about 43.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Port Matilda, Pennsylvania is 559 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Port Matilda: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $151,700, median household income $48,487, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Matilda side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
