Living in Alburtis, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alburtis · Census data 2020–2024
Alburtis has 2,598 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $107,500 (38% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $267,700, the median rent is $1,732/month.
Alburtis at a glance
- Population
- 2,598
- Median age
- 29.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $107,500State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $267,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,732/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Alburtis a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Alburtis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alburtis the median home value is $267,700, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,732 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,796 a month in housing costs.
Alburtis median household income
The median household income in Alburtis is $107,500 and the income per person is $36,542. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Alburtis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 831
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 3.21
Alburtis demographics
- Population
- 2,598
- Median age
- 29.9
- Under 18
- 31%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 810
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alburtis ›
Education in Alburtis
34.2% of adults 25 and older in Alburtis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alburtis
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Alburtis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alburtis | 2,598 | $107,500 | $267,700 | $1,732 |
| Ancient Oaks | 7,777 | $134,375 | $432,800 | $1,842 |
| Macungie | 3,274 | $75,677 | $292,900 | $1,806 |
| Lower Macungie | 32,727 | $125,230 | $406,500 | $1,861 |
| Breinigsville | 7,769 | $120,749 | $388,100 | $2,420 |
| Longswamp | 5,613 | $81,948 | $253,500 | $880 |
| Mertztown | 530 | $65,227 | $175,000 | — |
| Trexlertown | 2,416 | $109,792 | $287,400 | $1,841 |
| Upper Milford | 8,057 | $110,139 | $396,100 | $1,190 |
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What is the median household income in Alburtis, PA?
The median household income in Alburtis is $107,500, 38% 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 Alburtis?
The median home value in Alburtis is $267,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Alburtis?
The median gross rent in Alburtis is $1,732 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Alburtis, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Alburtis?
The median age in Alburtis is 29.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Alburtis?
The average commute to work in Alburtis is 24 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alburtis?
The unemployment rate in Alburtis is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alburtis?
34.2% of adults in Alburtis 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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