The Town FilesHollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Borough in Blair County · population 5,641 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $196,100
- Household income
- $69,458
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 38 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 42.9
Hollidaysburg is a borough of 5,641 people in Blair County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $196,100, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 88% of Pennsylvania towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Pennsylvania With the Fewest Tornadoes
- #8 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Pennsylvania
- #14 in 25 Small Towns in Pennsylvania With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #17 in The 25 Hippest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #26 in The 50 Hippest Small Towns in America
- #47 in The 50 Best Small Towns to Retire in America
How Hollidaysburg 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 Hollidaysburg is worth $196,100, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $69,458, which is more affordable than 53% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,085 a month. 66.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hollidaysburg | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $196,100 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,085 | $996 |
| Median household income | $69,458 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.8% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hollidaysburg
| People | Hollidaysburg | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.0% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 15.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 89.0% |
Weather in Hollidaysburg
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 20.4°F. About 41.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.0 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hollidaysburg since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. The strongest, an F1, struck on November 5, 1988 about 2.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 5, 1988.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on June 3, 2023.
Severe weather in Blair County since 1996
Blair County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 8, 2011 | Flood | EM-3340: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee |
Jobs and pay in Blair County
Blair County had 58,025 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,266 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Hollidaysburg itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Hollidaysburg
4 public schools with 2,583 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollidaysburg Area SHS | 10-12 | 803 | 14.1 |
| Hollidaysburg Area JHS | 7-9 | 784 | 13.5 |
| Frankstown El Sch | K-6 | 603 | 14.0 |
| Charles W Longer El Sch | K-6 | 393 | 13.6 |
Towns near Hollidaysburg
- Blair, PA2.4 mi · 4,783 people · home $229,400
- Allegheny, PA4.6 mi · 6,585 people · home $169,300
- Frankstown, PA4.9 mi · 7,399 people · home $263,600
- Altoona, PA5.3 mi · 43,963 people · home $119,900
- Freedom, PA6.0 mi · 3,002 people · home $150,500
- Logan, PA7.0 mi · 12,413 people · home $165,000
- Greenwood, PA7.6 mi · 3,114 people · home $140,300
- Cresson, PA10.1 mi · 2,839 people · home $167,100
Hollidaysburg questions
Is Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hollidaysburg scores better for retirees than 99% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 31%. 24.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Hollidaysburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Hollidaysburg is valued at $196,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,458, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,085 a month.
What is the weather like in Hollidaysburg?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 20.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.8 inches of precipitation a year and 38.0 inches of snow.
Does Hollidaysburg get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hollidaysburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on November 5, 1988. 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)