Living in Abington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Abington · Census data 2020–2024
Abington has 58,664 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $103,645 (33% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $391,800, the median rent is $1,493/month.
Abington at a glance
- Population
- 58,664
- Median age
- 41.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $103,645State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $391,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,493/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Abington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Abington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Abington the median home value is $391,800, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,493 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,345 a month in housing costs.
Abington median household income
The median household income in Abington is $103,645 and the income per person is $53,161. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Abington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,232
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.56
Abington demographics
- Population
- 58,664
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 22,391
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Abington ›
Education in Abington
51.1% of adults 25 and older in Abington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 23.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Abington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 63.2%
- Public transit
- 5.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Abington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington | 58,664 | $103,645 | $391,800 | $1,493 |
| Jenkintown | 4,727 | $110,703 | $398,000 | $1,418 |
| Roslyn | 10,639 | $99,318 | $328,800 | $1,306 |
| McKinley | 2,662 | $107,067 | $346,400 | $2,096 |
| Glenside | 7,659 | $101,676 | $390,600 | $1,431 |
| Lower Moreland | 14,070 | $153,639 | $603,800 | $1,199 |
| Wyncote | 3,389 | $148,824 | $470,100 | $1,434 |
| Willow Grove | 14,131 | $98,064 | $357,300 | $1,765 |
| Rockledge | 2,634 | $92,639 | $324,300 | $1,111 |
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What is the median household income in Abington, PA?
The median household income in Abington is $103,645, 33% higher 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 Abington?
The median home value in Abington is $391,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Abington?
The median gross rent in Abington is $1,493 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Abington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Abington?
The median age in Abington is 41.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Abington?
The average commute to work in Abington is 29 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Abington?
The unemployment rate in Abington is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Abington?
51.1% of adults in Abington 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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