Living in Windber, PA

Explore Windber and see how it fits the life you want to build.

3,860 Population Somerset County County Borough Place Type Pennsylvania State
Overall Match7.2 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Windber at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population3,860
Median Household Income$52,438
Median Home Value$99,000
Median Gross Rent$750
Median Age41.2
Average Household Size2.2
Unemployment6.1%
Work From Home8.0%
Homeownership70.3%
Housing Vacancy16.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Windber is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Windber Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Windber and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value5.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.4 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.1 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.0 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.6 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Windber

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$99,000
Median Gross Rent$750
Homeownership70.3%
Housing Vacancy16.0%
Housing Value10.0/10
Housing Stability6.2/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Windber, PA

Median Household Income$52,438
Unemployment6.1%
Work From Home8.0%
Employment6.8/10
Remote Work Friendly6.0/10
Income Strength7.2/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Windber and how households are structured

Population3,860
Median Age41.2
Average Household Size2.2

Windber is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Windber

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Windber point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High78.6°F
Average Winter Low19.2°F
Annual Rainfall45.7 in.
Annual Snowfall74.1 in.

Seasonal Life in Windber

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Windber is located in Somerset County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Somerset County.

County Intelligence

Windber & Somerset County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Windber is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Windber.

Current NarrowTheList data for Windber shows a population of about 3,860. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Somerset County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Windber.

For someone considering a move to Windber, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Paint, PA 1.4 miles away Scalp Level, PA 1.4 miles away Geistown, PA 4.7 miles away Lorain, PA 5.6 miles away Benson, PA 6.0 miles away Ferndale, PA 6.3 miles away Dale, PA 6.8 miles away Daisytown, PA 7.2 miles away Hooversville, PA 7.5 miles away Southmont, PA 7.7 miles away Franklin, PA 8.0 miles away Johnstown, PA 8.0 miles away