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Paint, PA
Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Population
842
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,438
ZIP codes
0
Paint and its ZIP codes
Paint at a glance
- Paint is about 8.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,167 a year, 43% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,800 (63% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $971 a month.
Local data for Paint, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paint, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,167
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$93,800
Median rent
$971/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.5%
Median age
62.4
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (250), Irish Americans (60), Polish Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Paint.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,110
23,200 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$539M
FY 2026, $7,271 per person
How people get to work
Paint, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.7%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paint, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
257
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Paint
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Scalp LevelBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.7 |
| WindberBorough | 1.5 mi | 2 |
| University of Pittsburgh JohnstownCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.8 |
| GeistownBorough | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| LorainBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| DavidsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.3 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.4 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| FerndaleBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BensonBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| DaleBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| SalixCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| DaisytownBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ElimCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2 |
| SouthmontBorough | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paint, PA in?
- Paint is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Paint, PA?
- About 842 people live in Paint, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paint?
- Nearby places include Scalp Level (0.7 mi), Windber (1.5 mi), University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (1.8 mi), Belmont (3.4 mi), Geistown (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023