Living in Aldan, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aldan · Census data 2020–2024
Aldan has 4,259 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $74,514 (4% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $234,800, the median rent is $1,342/month.
Aldan at a glance
- Population
- 4,259
- Median age
- 40State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $74,514State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $234,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,342/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Aldan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Aldan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aldan the median home value is $234,800, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,342 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,958 a month in housing costs.
Aldan median household income
The median household income in Aldan is $74,514 and the income per person is $36,228. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Aldan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,763
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.60
Aldan demographics
- Population
- 4,259
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 1,632
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aldan ›
Education in Aldan
28.7% of adults 25 and older in Aldan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aldan
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 9.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Aldan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldan | 4,259 | $74,514 | $234,800 | $1,342 |
| Clifton Heights | 6,832 | $70,931 | $192,900 | $1,430 |
| Collingdale | 8,897 | $51,886 | $166,600 | $1,090 |
| Lansdowne | 11,122 | $73,232 | $210,500 | $1,304 |
| Darby | 10,687 | $39,863 | $117,900 | $1,308 |
| Sharon Hill | 6,002 | $75,130 | $173,300 | $1,552 |
| Glenolden | 7,220 | $72,786 | $215,000 | $1,209 |
| Upper Darby | 85,486 | $71,481 | $219,100 | $1,328 |
| Colwyn | 2,325 | $46,935 | $128,100 | $1,277 |
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What is the median household income in Aldan, PA?
The median household income in Aldan is $74,514, 4% 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 Aldan?
The median home value in Aldan is $234,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Aldan?
The median gross rent in Aldan is $1,342 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Aldan, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Aldan?
The median age in Aldan is 40 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Aldan?
The average commute to work in Aldan is 42 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aldan?
The unemployment rate in Aldan is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aldan?
28.7% of adults in Aldan 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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