The Town FilesBlairsville, Pennsylvania
Borough in Indiana County · population 3,214 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $105,900
- Household income
- $56,337
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 56 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 50.9
Blairsville is a borough of 3,214 people in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $105,900, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks hipper than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 85% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 82% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Blairsville ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Blairsville is worth $105,900, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $56,337, which is more affordable than 91% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $758 a month. 64.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Blairsville | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,900 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $758 | $996 |
| Median household income | $56,337 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.3% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Blairsville
| People | Blairsville | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 17.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.1% | 89.0% |
Weather in Blairsville
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 18.6°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 55.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blairsville since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 28, 2002 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 4, 2025.
Severe weather in Indiana County since 1996
Indiana County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4815: Tropical Storm Debby |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| April 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | DR-1898: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Indiana County
Indiana County had 27,793 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,756 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Blairsville itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Blairsville
3 public schools with 1,157 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley HS | 9-12 | 420 | 11.4 |
| Blairsville El Sch | PK-5 | 419 | 13.1 |
| River Valley MS | 6-8 | 318 | 15.1 |
Towns near Blairsville
- Burrell, PA2.8 mi · 3,491 people · home $124,600
- Derry, PA4.8 mi · 13,631 people · home $180,400
- Derry, PA7.2 mi · 2,639 people · home $129,300
- Center, PA8.5 mi · 4,391 people · home $163,400
- Loyalhanna, PA9.6 mi · 3,409 people · home $174,200
- Latrobe, PA10.5 mi · 8,060 people · home $145,100
- Armstrong, PA13.4 mi · 2,761 people · home $183,500
- Unity, PA13.7 mi · 21,606 people · home $245,400
Blairsville questions
Is Blairsville, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Blairsville scores better for retirees than 48% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 30%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.9).
How much does a house cost in Blairsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Blairsville is valued at $105,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,337, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $758 a month.
What is the weather like in Blairsville?
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 18.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 55.6 inches of snow.
Does Blairsville get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blairsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 28, 2002. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)