Housing data for East Taylor Township, PA
East Taylor Township, PA has an estimated 2,158 residents and 1,095 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Cambria County.
8.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,121 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−14.6%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,158 (±246)
- Housing units
- 1,095 (±102)
- Households that rent
- 8.6%
- Median gross rent
- $1,121
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −14.6%
What stands out in East Taylor Township
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.5% (±4.1 points) in East Taylor Township, lower than in Cambria County (8.8%).
Median gross rent: $1,121 (±$21) in East Taylor Township, higher than in Cambria County ($739).
Households that rent: 8.6% (±5.8 points) in East Taylor Township, lower than in Cambria County (23.6%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 50.1% (±7.1 points) in East Taylor Township, higher than in Cambria County (29.0%).
Housing in East Taylor Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,121 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 7.6% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 8.6% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $70,313 median household income
- Home values: $120,700 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,233 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,282 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.5% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 74.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 78.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 50.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene
- Commute and cars: 23.7 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −14.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 12.5% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 2.8% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
East Taylor Township against Cambria County, its state and the nation
| East Taylor Township | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,158 (±246) | 131,538 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,095 (±102) | 64,456 (±91) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 8.6% (±5.8 points) | 23.6% (±1.2 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,121 (±$21) | $739 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $70,313 (±$14,264) | $58,418 (±$1,532) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $120,700 (±$10,813) | $121,000 (±$2,848) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,282 (±$191) | $1,492 (±$37) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 78.9% (±11.8 points) | 80.2% (±2.1 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 23.7 minutes (±2.1) | 23.4 minutes (±0.6) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 89.2% (±4.1 points) | 84.9% (±1.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 46.5 years (±3.6) | 45.6 years (±0.2) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
East Taylor Township covers 9.0 square miles of land, about 239 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How East Taylor Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,528 (±180) | 2,158 (±246) | −14.6% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 1,172 (±50) | 1,095 (±102) | −6.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $425 (±$77) | $1,121 (±$21) | +163.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $88,800 (±$9,840) | $120,700 (±$10,813) | +35.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $52,750 (±$7,487) | $70,313 (±$14,264) | +33.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,092 (±$82) | $1,233 (±$175) | +12.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,143 (±$148) | $1,282 (±$191) | +12.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 6.3% (±3.0 points) | 8.6% (±5.8 points) | +2.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±29.8 points) | 0.0% (±32.7 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in East Taylor Township
In 2025, the East Taylor Township Police Department reported 171 violent and 214 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Cambria County, the departments that report recorded 180 violent and 867 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in East Taylor Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15945 | 100% | 173 | — | $96,800 | $68,203 |
| 15909 | 22% | 4,571 | $806 | $110,200 | $61,016 |
| 15942 | 16% | 2,185 | $1,120 | $185,000 | $84,875 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near East Taylor Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh Township (Cambria County) | 1.8 mi | $923 | $133,500 | 8.0% |
| East Conemaugh | 2.3 mi | $788 | $44,100 | 38.6% |
| Franklin (Cambria County) | 2.5 mi | $960 | $45,500 | 30.7% |
| Middle Taylor Township | 2.6 mi | $1,013 | $148,700 | 14.5% |
| Vinco | 2.7 mi | — | $166,900 | 10.4% |
| South Fork | 3.6 mi | $718 | $57,900 | 27.3% |
| West Taylor Township | 4.1 mi | $967 | $89,700 | 12.9% |
| Ehrenfeld | 4.2 mi | — | $78,100 | 15.4% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like East Taylor Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Taylor Township | $1,013 | $148,700 | $68,281 | 14.5% |
| Conemaugh Township (Cambria County) | $923 | $133,500 | $62,500 | 8.0% |
| Plymouth Township (Luzerne County) | $1,026 | $131,800 | $80,288 | 15.9% |
| Cranesville | $892 | $133,300 | $76,167 | 15.1% |
| Ford Cliff | $1,250 | $107,300 | $70,833 | 8.3% |
| Sugar Grove | $925 | $141,800 | $71,875 | 13.4% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for East Taylor Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $832 | $837 | $1,014 | $1,404 | $1,429 |
HUD income limits for East Taylor Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,100 | $30,200 | $48,300 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,500 | $55,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,800 | $62,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,550 | $74,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,900 | $91,050 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Johnstown, PA MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $84,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Taylor Township
What is the median household income in East Taylor Township?
The median household income in East Taylor Township is $70,313 (±$14,264) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in East Taylor Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $120,700 (±$10,813) for owner-occupied homes in East Taylor Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in East Taylor Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in East Taylor Township, PA is $1,233 (±$175) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in East Taylor Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in East Taylor Township, PA is $1,282 (±$191) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in East Taylor Township?
East Taylor Township, PA has an estimated 1,095 (±102) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in East Taylor Township?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 58.2% of homes in East Taylor Township, PA.
Is East Taylor Township growing?
In East Taylor Township, the number of residents went from 2,528 in 2015–2019 to 2,158 in 2020–2024 (−14.6%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in East Taylor Township?
The ZIP codes that cover East Taylor Township are 15945, 15909, 15942.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Taylor township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Taylor township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Taylor township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Taylor township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Taylor township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Taylor township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Taylor township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Johnstown, PA MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Johnstown, PA MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: East Taylor Township Police Department (ORI PA0112600)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for East Taylor township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:21896, in state:42 county:021).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .