Gallitzin PA BEye View 1901, 1901
Gallitzin’s story
177 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1901.
- 1849Gallitzin is settled
GallitzinPA
Population
1,465
2025 Census estimate · −4.1% since 2020
Median home value
$97K
Census ACS
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
42.0
years
Jobs based here
211
A commuter town
Is Gallitzin a good place to live?
The best of Gallitzin’s subject grades are an A+ for cost of living and an A− for walkability. Only 29 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns score higher on cost of living. Gallitzin’s July high is 79°F, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 85°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. Gallitzin has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Gallitzin stand out
Where Gallitzin beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
WalkabilityA−
More walkable than 80% of U.S. towns
2.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
0historic places
HistoryB+
Settled in 1849
A long history
A history going back 177 years.
Small town
1,465 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Gallitzin TownshipTunnelhillGallitzin
How Gallitzin grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Gallitzin is from typical.
Cost of livingTypical home $97K, 1.7 years of the Johnstown metro’s $58K median household incomeA+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 13% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 11.2 of 20; 8.3% of households have no carA−Open →HealthUPMC Altoona 8.7 miles awayCOpen →Jobs & incomeC+Open →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksC+Open →History3 notable people born hereB+Open →Civic life2.9 library visits per resident; 8.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 79° summer afternoons, 80″ of snow–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 42.0; 18% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Gallitzin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gallitzin, and how to reach them.
PowerValley Rural Electric Coop15.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGallitzin Boro Water Auth5 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Gallitzin’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCambria County Board of ElectionsCambria County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2026
ZIP code1664116641 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Gallitzin.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Gallitzin faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 87% of U.S. communities.
13risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsB−
Gallitzin’s schools rank ahead of 52% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Penn Cambria SD. Its one school is below.
52%of PA districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Cambria MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 343 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Gallitzin’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Gallitzin for work: only 2% work in town. Gallitzin’s median household income is $56,000, against $81,000 in Pennsylvania’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Gallitzin grew to 211 in 2023, 41 more than in 2013.
2%work in town
| Gallitzin | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 4.7% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Gallitzin2%
Altoona14%
Logan Township6%
Cambria Township6%
Allegheny Township4%
11 mi
median commute distance
211
jobs based in Gallitzin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 80% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthC
On CDC estimates, Gallitzin is less healthy than 67% of U.S. towns
Gallitzin beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 20% of Gallitzin adults smoke cigarettes.
33%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Gallitzin | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 24% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better23 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Gallitzin | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 19.5% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.4% | 7.7% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 18.5% | 16.4% |
UPMC Altoona
8.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Gallitzin has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Gallitzin has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Gallitzin’s January low is 17°F.
80″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–34°
Spring36–56°
Summer57–77°
Fall41–59°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 17
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Gallitzin
Gallitzin's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. The property crime rate in Gallitzin is 0.6 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Gallitzin | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.6 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Gallitzin0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Gallitzin0.6
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
1
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade A+
A home in Gallitzin sells for about $161K at the median
$161Kmedian sale price
2
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 32 attractions →Flight 93 National Memorial and 18 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Gallitzin. Close and well known come first.
Big draw32 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
in town National Historic SiteAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site163K visitors a year
15 mi DamSouth Fork Dam
8 mi Theme parkLakemont Park
29 mi LakeRaystown Lake
9 mi MuseumRailroaders Memorial MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Flight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site: Matthew A. Lynn; Original uploader was Mosamiazaz at en.wikipedia, Public domain · South Fork Dam: Ernest Walter Histed, Public domain · Lakemont Park: Bhakta Dano. Original uploader was Oldano at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Raystown Lake: Tex Jobe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain · Railroaders Memorial Museum: Mark Frederick, CC0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Gallitzin
19pages on Gallitzin
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Gallitzin
Mount Aloysius CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Cresson2.8 mi$27,072 tuitionSaint Francis UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Loretto4.8 mi$44,000 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State AltoonaUniversity or college · Public · Altoona8.7 mi$15,972 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Gallitzin residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Gallitzin for work
Where Gallitzin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
211jobs based in Gallitzin
2%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Gallitzin
3 notable people were born in Gallitzin.
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About Gallitzin
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Gallitzin is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gallitzin had a population of 1,536. It is bordered by Gallitzin Township and Tunnelhill, all of which sit astride the Eastern continental divide. Tunnel Hill and Gallitzin both are pierced by railroad tunnels shortening the necessary ascent for rails crossing the Allegheny Front onto the Allegheny Plateau which encompasses the towns' terrains. Topping the gaps of the Allegheny, the area is one of only five major breaks in the Appalachians allowing east–west transportation corridors before the advent of 20th century technologies.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1849
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,182 ft
- ZIP code
- 16641
Questions about Gallitzin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Gallitzin, PA expensive?
Not for the area. The typical home is worth about $97,000, 66% below the Pennsylvania typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A+.
What is Gallitzin, PA known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Pauline Frederick and J. C. Callaghan.