Living in Adamstown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Adamstown · Census data 2020–2024
Adamstown has 2,023 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $117,554 (51% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $278,500, the median rent is $1,231/month.
Adamstown at a glance
- Population
- 2,023
- Median age
- 34.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $117,554State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $278,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,231/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Adamstown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Adamstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Adamstown the median home value is $278,500, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,231 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,730 a month in housing costs.
Adamstown median household income
The median household income in Adamstown is $117,554 and the income per person is $48,697. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Adamstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 764
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.77
Adamstown demographics
- Population
- 2,023
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 8.3%
- Households
- 731
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Adamstown ›
Education in Adamstown
39.6% of adults 25 and older in Adamstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Adamstown
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Adamstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown | 2,023 | $117,554 | $278,500 | $1,231 |
| Swartzville | 1,799 | $97,353 | $294,700 | — |
| East Cocalico | 10,949 | $96,875 | $306,900 | $1,227 |
| Gouglersville | 694 | $108,750 | $268,000 | $1,442 |
| Brecknock | 7,644 | $99,238 | $348,100 | $1,616 |
| Reamstown | 3,468 | $96,083 | $321,400 | $1,206 |
| Reinholds | 2,168 | $97,850 | $273,900 | $1,099 |
| Bowmansville | 2,959 | $107,381 | $341,000 | $1,445 |
| Denver | 3,771 | $85,531 | $242,400 | $1,195 |
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What is the median household income in Adamstown, PA?
The median household income in Adamstown is $117,554, 51% 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 Adamstown?
The median home value in Adamstown is $278,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Adamstown?
The median gross rent in Adamstown is $1,231 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Adamstown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Adamstown?
The median age in Adamstown is 34.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Adamstown?
The average commute to work in Adamstown is 21 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Adamstown?
The unemployment rate in Adamstown is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Adamstown?
39.6% of adults in Adamstown 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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