Living in Abbott, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Abbott · Census data 2020–2024
Abbott has 235 residents with a median age of 58.9. The median household income is $58,977 (24% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $220,800, the median rent is $900/month.
Abbott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Abbott at a glance
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 58.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $58,977State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $220,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.9%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Abbott a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Abbott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Abbott the median home value is $220,800, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,292 a month in housing costs.
Abbott median household income
The median household income in Abbott is $58,977 and the income per person is $32,193. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Abbott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 471
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 79%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.37
79% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Abbott has many vacation and second homes.
Abbott demographics
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 58.9
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 38.7%
- Households
- 99
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Abbott ›
Education in Abbott
19.9% of adults 25 and older in Abbott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Abbott
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Abbott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott | 235 | $58,977 | $220,800 | $900 |
| West Branch | 431 | $63,438 | $235,300 | — |
| Galeton | 789 | $70,298 | $104,500 | $930 |
| Summit | 139 | $48,750 | $290,600 | $975 |
| Pike | 333 | $52,500 | $179,800 | $1,299 |
| Gaines | 559 | $53,281 | $188,500 | $592 |
| Chapman | 1,058 | $53,938 | $145,300 | $907 |
| Sweden | 827 | $61,000 | $225,000 | $959 |
| Sweden Valley | 166 | $52,083 | $207,700 | $963 |
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What is the median household income in Abbott, PA?
The median household income in Abbott is $58,977, 24% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Abbott?
The median home value in Abbott is $220,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Abbott?
The median gross rent in Abbott is $900 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Abbott, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
What is the median age in Abbott?
The median age in Abbott is 58.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Abbott?
The average commute to work in Abbott is 36 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Abbott?
The unemployment rate in Abbott is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Abbott?
19.9% of adults in Abbott have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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