Living in Bakerstown, Pennsylvania

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

Bakerstown has 2,527 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $164,330 (111% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $544,400, the median rent is $2,523/month.

Bakerstown at a glance

Population
2,527
Median age
38.9State: 40.9
Median household income
$164,330State: $77,971
Median home value
$544,400State: $254,500
Median rent
$2,523/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
75.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
Average commute
35 min

Is Bakerstown a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 111% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.

Cons: Home values 114% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Bakerstown

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bakerstown the median home value is $544,400, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,523 per month, which is 39.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,092 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bakerstown$544,400
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Bakerstown$2,523
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Bakerstown median household income

The median household income in Bakerstown is $164,330 and the income per person is $63,771. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Bakerstown$164,330
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Bakerstown: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,035
Owner-occupied
75.8%
Renter-occupied
24.2%
Vacant
7.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1991
Average household size
2.63

Bakerstown demographics

Population
2,527
Median age
38.9
Under 18
29.8%
65 and older
19.7%
Households
960
Foreign-born
7.8%
Veterans
7.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Black1.6%
Asian5.1%

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

Education in Bakerstown

72.3% of adults 25 and older in Bakerstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 41.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bakerstown72.3%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bakerstown

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
35 minState: 26 min
Work from home
18.1%
Drive alone
78.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.5%
Homes with broadband
96%

Bakerstown vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bakerstown2,527$164,330$544,400$2,523
Richland11,844$118,333$361,700$1,828
Gibsonia2,899$139,226$347,900—
Valencia550$68,500$228,000$3,357
Bairdford706$68,929$172,700—
Middlesex7,236$114,036$412,400$793
West Deer12,228$94,820$244,100$1,016
Hampton18,185$134,156$371,100$1,379
Curtisville989$66,106$162,100$747

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Living in Bakerstown: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bakerstown, PA?

The median household income in Bakerstown is $164,330, 111% 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 Bakerstown?

The median home value in Bakerstown is $544,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Bakerstown?

The median gross rent in Bakerstown is $2,523 per month, about 39.6% of household income.

Is Bakerstown, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 111% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 114% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.

What is the median age in Bakerstown?

The median age in Bakerstown is 38.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Bakerstown?

The average commute to work in Bakerstown is 35 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bakerstown?

The unemployment rate in Bakerstown is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bakerstown?

72.3% of adults in Bakerstown 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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