Living in Boggs, Pennsylvania

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

Boggs has 868 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $66,667 (14% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $169,700, the median rent is $783/month.

Boggs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Boggs at a glance

Population
868
Median age
48.6State: 40.9
Median household income
$66,667State: $77,971
Median home value
$169,700State: $254,500
Median rent
$783/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
86.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
Average commute
31 min

Is Boggs a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.

Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Boggs

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boggs the median home value is $169,700, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,580 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Boggs$169,700
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Boggs$783
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Boggs median household income

The median household income in Boggs is $66,667 and the income per person is $32,525. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Boggs$66,667
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Boggs: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
445
Owner-occupied
86.6%
Renter-occupied
13.4%
Vacant
17.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1974
Average household size
2.33

Boggs demographics

Population
868
Median age
48.6
Under 18
18.4%
65 and older
18.4%
Households
366
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.9%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Boggs

7.8% of adults 25 and older in Boggs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Boggs7.8%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Boggs

Unemployment rate
2.1%State: 5.3%
Average commute
31 minState: 26 min
Work from home
9.3%
Drive alone
75.3%
Public transit
1.5%
Walk to work
2.2%
Homes with broadband
87.2%

Boggs vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Boggs868$66,667$169,700$783
Pine296$57,000$69,600$625
Templeton213$54,659$82,300$617
Valley634$75,000$190,400—
Madison991$54,417$132,500$638
Rayburn1,608$69,688$138,600$640
Mahoning1,233$53,056$123,500$768
Distant606$60,438$127,000$770
Wayne1,508$63,603$204,500—

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Living in Boggs: FAQ

What is the median household income in Boggs, PA?

The median household income in Boggs is $66,667, 14% 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 Boggs?

The median home value in Boggs is $169,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Boggs?

The median gross rent in Boggs is $783 per month, about 20% of household income.

Is Boggs, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

What is the median age in Boggs?

The median age in Boggs is 48.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Boggs?

The average commute to work in Boggs is 31 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Boggs?

The unemployment rate in Boggs is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Boggs?

7.8% of adults in Boggs 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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