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Houtzdale, PA

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Population
741
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,524 ft
Median Home Value
$110,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$689/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,868
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Houtzdale

Houtzdale is a quiet, historic borough in central Pennsylvania's Moshannon Valley. With a population of around 750, it has a relaxed, small-town atmosphere where neighbors look out for one another. Route 53 runs straight through town, making it simple to commute to nearby hubs like Philipsburg and Clearfield for groceries, dining, and jobs while keeping a peaceful, wooded setting at home.

Houtzdale, Pennsylvania

Locals get plenty of use out of the area's outdoor spaces, especially the Houtzdale Line Trail, which offers miles of scenic paths for walking, biking, and snowmobiling. Families often head over to Trella Memorial Park for playground afternoons and community events, and local kids attend the Moshannon Valley School District just down the road. For anyone looking for affordable housing and a slower pace of life close to nature, Houtzdale offers a friendly, down-to-earth place to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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