Cambria
6.3
High score (8-10)
Cambria County has some affordability and Johnstown has a genuine historic character — the Flood Museum is one of the better local history museums in Pennsylvania, and the city has been the subject of real reinvestment attention. If you're in a remote-work situation and want extremely cheap housing in an Appalachian setting, the cost of living here is almost absurdly low.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Johnstown's flood story is famous but the city has never economically recovered from either the floods or the collapse of Bethlehem Steel. Cambria County has one of the oldest and most stagnant populations in Pennsylvania. The social scene is composed of Polish and Slovak working-class Catholic communities that are tight but the Johnstown downtown has had some investment in recent years.
Lower score (below 6)
Cambria County is one of the most socially closed counties in western Pennsylvania. The Polish and Slovak working-class Catholic community networks here are generationally established and functionally impenetrable to outsiders. The county's population has been in freefall since the 1980s and the singles market is almost nonexistent. Foreign men with no local connection will find this county offers almost nothing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Cambria, Pennsylvania?
$87k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Cambria, Pennsylvania?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Cambria, Pennsylvania?
37% men have degree
What's the average male height in Cambria, Pennsylvania?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Cambria, Pennsylvania?
Local women avg 29.9