Special Interest
Housing in Blair County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Blair County averages $885/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Pennsylvania median of $1,209 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Blair County FMR Area are $856 for a studio, $1,013 for 1‑bedroom, $1,215 for 2‑bedroom, $1,557 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,820 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $330 increase for a 2-bedroom in Blair County shows a 37% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Blair County was 3.5% in 2024, compared to Pennsylvania at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
