The Town FilesIndiana, Pennsylvania
Borough in Indiana County · population 14,044 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $135,600
- Household income
- $40,857
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 23.4
Indiana is a borough of 14,044 people in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $135,600, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, more of a college town than 98% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 97% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Indiana 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 Indiana is worth $135,600, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $40,857, which is more affordable than 29% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $849 a month. 44.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Indiana | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,600 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $849 | $996 |
| Median household income | $40,857 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 44.7% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Indiana
| People | Indiana | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23.4 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 15.7% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 15.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in Indiana
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 17.6°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.8 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Indiana since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 28, 2002 about 0.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.50 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 Indiana itself the ACS puts it at 9.6%.
Public schools in Indiana
7 public schools with 2,844 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Area SHS | 9-12 | 910 | 16.9 |
| Indiana Area JHS | 6-8 | 657 | 15.3 |
| Ben Franklin El Sch | PK-3 | 427 | 13.3 |
| East Pike El Sch | PK-3 | 422 | 13.2 |
| Eisenhower El Sch | 4-5 | 218 | 13.6 |
| Horace Mann El Sch | 4-5 | 194 | 12.9 |
| Indiana County Technology Center | 9-12 | 16 | 1.0 |
Towns near Indiana
- White, PA2.5 mi · 15,336 people · home $202,600
- Center, PA5.7 mi · 4,391 people · home $163,400
- Armstrong, PA6.7 mi · 2,761 people · home $183,500
- Rayne, PA6.8 mi · 2,786 people · home $217,000
- Burrell, PA12.3 mi · 3,491 people · home $124,600
- Green, PA14.1 mi · 3,414 people · home $91,100
- Blairsville, PA14.2 mi · 3,214 people · home $105,900
- Cowanshannock, PA14.3 mi · 2,741 people · home $169,400
Indiana questions
Is Indiana, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Indiana scores better for retirees than 4% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 1%. 9.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 23.4).
How much does a house cost in Indiana?
The median owner-occupied home in Indiana is valued at $135,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,857, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $849 a month.
What is the weather like in Indiana?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 45.8 inches of snow.
Does Indiana get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Indiana 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)