Living in Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Armstrong · Census data 2020–2024
Armstrong has 536 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $78,929 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $241,700, the median rent is $1,486/month.
Armstrong is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Armstrong at a glance
- Population
- 536
- Median age
- 48.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $78,929State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $241,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,486/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Armstrong a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Unemployment of 10.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Armstrong
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Armstrong the median home value is $241,700, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,486 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,667 a month in housing costs.
Armstrong median household income
The median household income in Armstrong is $78,929 and the income per person is $41,376. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Armstrong: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 224
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.65
Armstrong demographics
- Population
- 536
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 202
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Armstrong ›
Education in Armstrong
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Armstrong have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Armstrong
- Unemployment rate
- 10.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Armstrong vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong | 536 | $78,929 | $241,700 | $1,486 |
| Duboistown | 1,403 | $81,875 | $194,800 | $1,287 |
| South Williamsport | 6,211 | $64,583 | $180,800 | $1,067 |
| Williamsport | 27,612 | $48,851 | $154,300 | $855 |
| Brady | 516 | $85,714 | $212,900 | — |
| Garden View | 2,637 | $52,222 | $166,400 | $940 |
| Bastress | 562 | $97,813 | $285,500 | — |
| Faxon | 727 | $51,406 | $204,500 | — |
| Washington | 1,884 | $76,538 | $256,600 | $917 |
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What is the median household income in Armstrong, PA?
The median household income in Armstrong is $78,929, about the same as 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 Armstrong?
The median home value in Armstrong is $241,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Armstrong?
The median gross rent in Armstrong is $1,486 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Armstrong, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: unemployment of 10.4%.
What is the median age in Armstrong?
The median age in Armstrong is 48.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Armstrong?
The average commute to work in Armstrong is 20 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Armstrong?
The unemployment rate in Armstrong is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Armstrong?
19.5% of adults in Armstrong 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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