What are the schools like in Tionesta, PA?

Tionesta is served primarily by Forest Area SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.8:1.

What is the median household income in Tionesta?

The median household income in Tionesta, PA is $44,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Tionesta, PA?

Tionesta has an average high temperature of 35.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Tionesta, PA affordable or expensive?

Tionesta's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tionesta is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $108,600 and the median rent is $477 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tionesta, PA?

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

Is Tionesta, PA a Good Place to Live?

Tionesta is a small town of 358 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $44,583 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Tionesta 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 Tionesta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tionesta 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: 87.7

Tionesta's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tionesta costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tionesta, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$108,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$477	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Tionesta is served primarily by Forest Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tionesta, PA	National Avg
School District	Forest Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tionesta sees average highs of 35.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 50.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tionesta, PA
Average High — January	35.0°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	50.8"

Demographics

Metric	Tionesta, PA	National Avg
Population	358	—
Median Age	62.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	4.5%	22.2%
65 and over	45.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pleasantville borough (Venango County), PA 9 mi Tylersburg, PA 11 mi Leeper, PA 12 mi Crown, PA 12 mi Rouseville, PA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Tionesta

Tionesta, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

16353

Tionesta vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tionesta, PA affordable or expensive?

Tionesta's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tionesta roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $108,600 and median rent is $477/month.

What is the crime rate in Tionesta, PA?

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

What are the schools like in Tionesta?

Public schools in Tionesta are operated by Forest Area SD. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tionesta, PA a good place to live?

Tionesta, PA has a population of 358, a median household income of $44,583, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. 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 Tionesta?

Tionesta averages 35.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 50.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tionesta?

Tionesta, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16353.

What is the population of Tionesta?

The population of Tionesta, Pennsylvania is 358 with a median age of 62.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tionesta?

Key numbers for living in Tionesta: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $108,600, median household income $44,583, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tionesta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.