Living in Allenwood, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Allenwood · Census data 2020–2024
Allenwood has 246 residents with a median age of 52. The median household income is $75,000 (4% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $163,400, the median rent is $950/month.
Allenwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Allenwood at a glance
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 52State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $75,000State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $163,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Allenwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Allenwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Allenwood the median home value is $163,400, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,425 a month in housing costs.
Allenwood median household income
The median household income in Allenwood is $75,000 and the income per person is $27,575. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Allenwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 101
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.73
Allenwood demographics
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 52
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 28.5%
- Households
- 90
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Allenwood ›
Education in Allenwood
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Allenwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Allenwood
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
Allenwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenwood | 246 | $75,000 | $163,400 | $950 |
| Dewart | 1,247 | $79,542 | $206,400 | — |
| Gregg | 4,010 | $80,000 | $169,000 | $920 |
| Watsontown | 2,005 | $60,051 | $164,600 | $877 |
| Delaware | 4,280 | $75,042 | $238,000 | $593 |
| White Deer | 4,402 | $83,611 | $190,900 | $761 |
| Brady | 516 | $85,714 | $212,900 | — |
| Montgomery | 1,564 | $63,936 | $145,900 | $1,006 |
| McEwensville | 314 | $74,500 | $193,800 | $825 |
More for people moving to Allenwood
Allenwood ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Allenwood: FAQ
What is the median household income in Allenwood, PA?
The median household income in Allenwood is $75,000, 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 Allenwood?
The median home value in Allenwood is $163,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Allenwood?
The median gross rent in Allenwood is $950 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Allenwood, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Allenwood?
The median age in Allenwood is 52 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Allenwood?
The average commute to work in Allenwood is 26 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Allenwood?
The unemployment rate in Allenwood is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Allenwood?
13.3% of adults in Allenwood 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.
Last updated: