Living in Archbald, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Archbald · Census data 2020–2024
Archbald has 7,404 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $71,936 (8% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $217,000, the median rent is $966/month.
Archbald at a glance
- Population
- 7,404
- Median age
- 46.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $71,936State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $217,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $966/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Archbald a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Archbald
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Archbald the median home value is $217,000, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $966 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,525 a month in housing costs.
Archbald median household income
The median household income in Archbald is $71,936 and the income per person is $40,100. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Archbald: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,422
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.38
Archbald demographics
- Population
- 7,404
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 3,107
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Archbald ›
Education in Archbald
36.3% of adults 25 and older in Archbald have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Archbald
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Archbald vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbald | 7,404 | $71,936 | $217,000 | $966 |
| Jermyn | 2,141 | $62,917 | $193,400 | $982 |
| Mayfield | 1,876 | $78,750 | $165,400 | $1,039 |
| Blakely | 6,662 | $55,855 | $198,300 | $1,063 |
| Jessup | 4,495 | $64,844 | $169,300 | $959 |
| Jefferson | 3,828 | $92,234 | $274,000 | $740 |
| Olyphant | 5,381 | $66,423 | $160,900 | $963 |
| Scott | 4,642 | $93,384 | $246,700 | $874 |
| Carbondale | 8,789 | $47,716 | $132,200 | $660 |
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What is the median household income in Archbald, PA?
The median household income in Archbald is $71,936, 8% 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 Archbald?
The median home value in Archbald is $217,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Archbald?
The median gross rent in Archbald is $966 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Archbald, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Archbald?
The median age in Archbald is 46.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Archbald?
The average commute to work in Archbald is 22 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Archbald?
The unemployment rate in Archbald is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Archbald?
36.3% of adults in Archbald 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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