Living in Aston, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aston · Census data 2020–2024
Aston has 16,738 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $98,758 (27% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $343,000, the median rent is $1,544/month.
Aston at a glance
- Population
- 16,738
- Median age
- 42.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $98,758State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $343,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,544/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Aston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 35% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Aston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aston the median home value is $343,000, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,544 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,263 a month in housing costs.
Aston median household income
The median household income in Aston is $98,758 and the income per person is $46,362. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Aston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,341
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.58
Aston demographics
- Population
- 16,738
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 6,153
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aston ›
Education in Aston
37.8% of adults 25 and older in Aston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 14.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aston
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Aston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston | 16,738 | $98,758 | $343,000 | $1,544 |
| Village Green-Green Ridge | 9,073 | $96,711 | $325,800 | $1,356 |
| Upper Chichester | 16,895 | $92,371 | $289,700 | $1,333 |
| Chester Heights | 2,948 | $104,009 | $343,200 | $2,454 |
| Brookhaven | 8,331 | $91,042 | $284,700 | $1,487 |
| Boothwyn | 4,774 | $96,147 | $272,800 | $1,396 |
| Middletown | 16,732 | $129,300 | $500,600 | $2,426 |
| Parkside | 2,321 | $93,929 | $212,600 | $1,158 |
| Rose Valley | 1,225 | $246,875 | $751,100 | $2,900 |
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What is the median household income in Aston, PA?
The median household income in Aston is $98,758, 27% higher 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 Aston?
The median home value in Aston is $343,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Aston?
The median gross rent in Aston is $1,544 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Aston, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 35% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Aston?
The median age in Aston is 42.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Aston?
The average commute to work in Aston is 27 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aston?
The unemployment rate in Aston is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aston?
37.8% of adults in Aston 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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