Living in Allensville, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Allensville · Census data 2020–2024

Allensville has 389 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $69,000 (12% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $168,100, the median rent is $817/month.

Allensville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Allensville at a glance

Population
389
Median age
34State: 40.9
Median household income
$69,000State: $77,971
Median home value
$168,100State: $254,500
Median rent
$817/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
77.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
Average commute
17 min

Is Allensville a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.

Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Allensville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Allensville the median home value is $168,100, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,344 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Allensville$168,100
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Allensville$817
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Allensville median household income

The median household income in Allensville is $69,000 and the income per person is $23,929. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Allensville$69,000
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Allensville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
142
Owner-occupied
77.9%
Renter-occupied
22.1%
Vacant
14.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1962
Average household size
3.19

Allensville demographics

Population
389
Median age
34
Under 18
25.7%
65 and older
13.6%
Households
122
Foreign-born
3.1%
Veterans
5.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Allensville ›

Education in Allensville

8.4% of adults 25 and older in Allensville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Allensville8.4%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Allensville

Unemployment rate
1.5%State: 5.3%
Average commute
17 minState: 26 min
Work from home
14.8%
Drive alone
66.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
7.4%
Homes with broadband
78.7%

Allensville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Allensville389$69,000$168,100$817
Menno2,062$72,639$238,000$770
McVeytown363$69,205$127,500$756
Oliver2,041$62,895$195,500$675
Miller459$68,438$201,600$538
Mattawana334$79,583$210,000$886
Atkinson Mills181$77,188$164,700—
Brady954$73,393$169,900$688
Wayne2,316$69,250$161,500$1,181

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Living in Allensville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Allensville, PA?

The median household income in Allensville is $69,000, 12% 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 Allensville?

The median home value in Allensville is $168,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Allensville?

The median gross rent in Allensville is $817 per month, about 32.5% of household income.

Is Allensville, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median.

What is the median age in Allensville?

The median age in Allensville is 34 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Allensville?

The average commute to work in Allensville is 17 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Allensville?

The unemployment rate in Allensville is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Allensville?

8.4% of adults in Allensville 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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