The Town FilesTitusville, Pennsylvania
City in Crawford County · population 5,262 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $79,200
- Household income
- $38,194
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 89 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 44.8
Titusville is a city of 5,262 people in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $79,200, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks hipper than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 86% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 86% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Titusville 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 Titusville is worth $79,200, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $38,194, which is more affordable than 86% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $662 a month. 56.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Titusville | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $79,200 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $662 | $996 |
| Median household income | $38,194 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.8% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1944 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Titusville
| People | Titusville | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.8% | 89.0% |
Weather in Titusville
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 15.0°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 89.4 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Titusville 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 5.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 12, 2021.
Severe weather in Crawford County since 1996
Crawford County has been included in 15 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 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
Jobs and pay in Crawford County
Crawford County had 28,870 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,526 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Titusville itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Titusville
5 public schools with 1,654 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titusville High School | 9-12 | 583 | 13.6 |
| Titusville Middle School | 6-8 | 424 | 11.5 |
| Main Street Elementary School | 1-5 | 232 | 12.9 |
| Early Childhood Learning Center | PK-K | 224 | 14.9 |
| Hydetown Elementary School | 1-5 | 191 | 11.9 |
Towns near Titusville
- Oil City, PA13.9 mi · 9,613 people · home $74,100
- Sugarcreek, PA15.3 mi · 4,775 people · home $108,200
- Cranberry, PA17.9 mi · 6,342 people · home $149,600
- Franklin, PA18.8 mi · 6,077 people · home $116,900
- Union City, PA20.7 mi · 2,927 people · home $88,100
- Corry, PA20.9 mi · 6,210 people · home $96,800
- Woodcock, PA22.2 mi · 2,754 people · home $175,200
- Cambridge Springs, PA23.5 mi · 2,590 people · home $109,600
Titusville questions
Is Titusville, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Titusville scores better for retirees than 13% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 9%. 23.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.8).
How much does a house cost in Titusville?
The median owner-occupied home in Titusville is valued at $79,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,194, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $662 a month.
What is the weather like in Titusville?
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 15.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 89.4 inches of snow.
Does Titusville get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Titusville 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)