Living in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boothwyn · Census data 2020–2024
Boothwyn has 4,774 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $96,147 (23% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $272,800, the median rent is $1,396/month.
Boothwyn at a glance
- Population
- 4,774
- Median age
- 37.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $96,147State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $272,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,396/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Boothwyn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Boothwyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boothwyn the median home value is $272,800, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,396 per month, which is 37.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,863 a month in housing costs.
Boothwyn median household income
The median household income in Boothwyn is $96,147 and the income per person is $41,643. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Boothwyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,910
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.55
Boothwyn demographics
- Population
- 4,774
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 11%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 1,862
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boothwyn ›
Education in Boothwyn
23% of adults 25 and older in Boothwyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boothwyn
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Boothwyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boothwyn | 4,774 | $96,147 | $272,800 | $1,396 |
| Upper Chichester | 16,895 | $92,371 | $289,700 | $1,333 |
| Lower Chichester | 3,386 | $82,589 | $141,700 | $1,270 |
| Linwood | 3,921 | $80,484 | $151,400 | $1,327 |
| Marcus Hook | 2,102 | $53,157 | $134,200 | $1,075 |
| Village Green-Green Ridge | 9,073 | $96,711 | $325,800 | $1,356 |
| Trainer | 1,733 | $81,250 | $119,800 | $1,309 |
| Claymont | 8,786 | $74,712 | $276,600 | $1,306 |
| Bethel | 9,669 | $177,137 | $523,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Boothwyn, PA?
The median household income in Boothwyn is $96,147, 23% 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 Boothwyn?
The median home value in Boothwyn is $272,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Boothwyn?
The median gross rent in Boothwyn is $1,396 per month, about 37.2% of household income.
Is Boothwyn, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Boothwyn?
The median age in Boothwyn is 37.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Boothwyn?
The average commute to work in Boothwyn is 23 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Boothwyn?
The unemployment rate in Boothwyn is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boothwyn?
23% of adults in Boothwyn 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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