The Town FilesTyrone, Pennsylvania
Borough in Blair County · population 5,480 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $139,800
- Household income
- $57,226
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 40.3
Tyrone is a borough of 5,480 people in Blair County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $139,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more walkable than 89% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 89% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 85% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Tyrone 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 Tyrone is worth $139,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $57,226, which is more affordable than 75% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $788 a month. 60.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tyrone | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $788 | $996 |
| Median household income | $57,226 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.1% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1946 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Tyrone
| People | Tyrone | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 89.0% |
Weather in Tyrone
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 15.5°F. About 42.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.7 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tyrone since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 18, 2026 about 7.0 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 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 18, 1991.
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 Tyrone itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Tyrone
3 public schools with 1,687 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Area El Sch | PK-4 | 668 | 11.1 |
| Tyrone Area HS | 9-12 | 511 | 14.6 |
| Tyrone Area MS | 5-8 | 508 | 15.4 |
Towns near Tyrone
- Snyder, PA2.0 mi · 3,344 people · home $187,000
- Antis, PA6.4 mi · 6,478 people · home $183,600
- Rush, PA11.1 mi · 3,668 people · home $158,500
- Greenwood, PA11.2 mi · 3,114 people · home $140,300
- Halfmoon, PA13.4 mi · 2,790 people · home $443,200
- Logan, PA13.9 mi · 12,413 people · home $165,000
- Woodward, PA14.0 mi · 4,137 people · home $119,000
- Altoona, PA14.2 mi · 43,963 people · home $119,900
Tyrone questions
Is Tyrone, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tyrone scores better for retirees than 25% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 20%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Tyrone?
The median owner-occupied home in Tyrone is valued at $139,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,226, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $788 a month.
What is the weather like in Tyrone?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 15.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.0 inches of precipitation a year and 34.7 inches of snow.
Does Tyrone get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tyrone since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 18, 2026. 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)