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Avella, PA
Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Population
688
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
763
ZIP codes
0
Avella and its ZIP codes
Avella at a glance
- Avella is about 2.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,000, 9% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,100 (45% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,507 a month.
Local data for Avella, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Avella, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,000
Poverty rate
28.2%
Median home value
$139,100
Median rent
$1,507/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
57.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (72), Italian Americans (63), German Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Avella.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,598
89,399 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,764
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,957 per person
How people get to work
Avella, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 57.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Avella, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
468
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Avella
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West MiddletownBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Cross CreekCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.4 |
| AtlasburgCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| LangelothCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| Hooverson Heights, WVCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.3 |
| Bethany, WVTown | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| SlovanCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Colliers, WVCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Wellsburg, WVCity | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| BurgettstownBorough | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Follansbee, WVCity | 8.5 mi | 1.8 |
| HickoryCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Brilliant, OHCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.7 |
| TaylorstownCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| Mingo Junction, OHVillage | 9 mi | 2.7 |
| WolfdaleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Avella, PA in?
- Avella is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Avella, PA?
- About 688 people live in Avella, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Avella?
- Nearby places include West Middletown (2.9 mi), Cross Creek (4.6 mi), Atlasburg (6.4 mi), Langeloth (6.8 mi), Hooverson Heights, WV (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023