Living in Buckingham, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buckingham · Census data 2020–2024
Buckingham has 465 residents with a median age of 56.1. The median household income is $53,958 (31% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $230,600, the median rent is $880/month.
Buckingham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Buckingham at a glance
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 56.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $53,958State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $230,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $880/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Buckingham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 46 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Buckingham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buckingham the median home value is $230,600, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,677 a month in housing costs.
Buckingham median household income
The median household income in Buckingham is $53,958 and the income per person is $42,600. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Buckingham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 470
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 56.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.27
56.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Buckingham has many vacation and second homes.
Buckingham demographics
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 56.1
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 37.8%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buckingham ›
Education in Buckingham
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Buckingham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buckingham
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.8%
Buckingham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham | 465 | $53,958 | $230,600 | $880 |
| Hancock | 745 | $51,765 | $150,000 | $958 |
| Preston | 916 | $71,250 | $231,100 | $855 |
| Manchester | 680 | $68,333 | $292,200 | $778 |
| Scott | 434 | $60,795 | $229,500 | $775 |
| Starrucca | 171 | $70,278 | $156,300 | — |
| Hankins | 225 | $49,318 | $344,400 | $1,109 |
| Mount Pleasant | 1,742 | $83,750 | $323,700 | $1,304 |
| Thompson | 327 | $58,393 | $158,300 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Buckingham, PA?
The median household income in Buckingham is $53,958, 31% 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 Buckingham?
The median home value in Buckingham is $230,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Buckingham?
The median gross rent in Buckingham is $880 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Buckingham, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 46 minutes.
What is the median age in Buckingham?
The median age in Buckingham is 56.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Buckingham?
The average commute to work in Buckingham is 46 minutes; 21.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buckingham?
The unemployment rate in Buckingham is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buckingham?
26.5% of adults in Buckingham 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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