The Town FilesEdinboro, Pennsylvania
Borough in Erie County · population 4,964 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $222,700
- Household income
- $48,173
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 104 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 23.4
Edinboro is a borough of 4,964 people in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $222,700, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks hipper than 100% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, more of a college town than 99% of Pennsylvania towns.
- #4 in The 25 Hippest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #11 in The 25 Best College Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #16 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Professionals in Pennsylvania
- #19 in The 25 Snowiest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #29 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Young Professionals in America
- #31 in The 50 Hippest Small Towns in America
How Edinboro 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 Edinboro is worth $222,700, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $48,173, which is more affordable than 3% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $876 a month. 42.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edinboro | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,700 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $876 | $996 |
| Median household income | $48,173 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 42.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.6% | — |
Who lives in Edinboro
| People | Edinboro | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23.4 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.0% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 11.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 17.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in Edinboro
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 16.3°F. About 49.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 104.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edinboro since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 31, 1985 about 8.6 miles from the town center and killed 12. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 91 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 28, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 31, 1985.
Severe weather in Erie County since 1996
Erie County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Jobs and pay in Erie County
Erie County had 119,552 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,524 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Edinboro itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in Edinboro
3 public schools with 1,738 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| General McLane HS | 9-12 | 689 | 15.3 |
| James W Parker MS | 5-8 | 639 | 15.6 |
| Edinboro El Sch | K-4 | 410 | 14.1 |
Towns near Edinboro
- Washington, PA1.2 mi · 4,393 people · home $284,600
- Cambridge Springs, PA6.0 mi · 2,590 people · home $109,600
- McKean, PA8.4 mi · 4,437 people · home $241,600
- Waterford, PA9.3 mi · 3,915 people · home $198,000
- Woodcock, PA11.8 mi · 2,754 people · home $175,200
- Fairview, PA11.9 mi · 11,138 people · home $295,200
- Hayfield, PA12.1 mi · 2,775 people · home $183,700
- Summit, PA12.3 mi · 7,342 people · home $245,000
Edinboro questions
Is Edinboro, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edinboro scores better for retirees than 26% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 7%. 10.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 23.4).
How much does a house cost in Edinboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Edinboro is valued at $222,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,173, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $876 a month.
What is the weather like in Edinboro?
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 16.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.0 inches of precipitation a year and 104.1 inches of snow.
Does Edinboro get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edinboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 31, 1985. 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)