Living in Buffington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buffington · Census data 2020–2024
Buffington has 1,604 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $65,662 (16% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $162,300, the median rent is $950/month.
Buffington at a glance
- Population
- 1,604
- Median age
- 31.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $65,662State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $162,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Buffington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 14.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Buffington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buffington the median home value is $162,300, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,451 a month in housing costs.
Buffington median household income
The median household income in Buffington is $65,662 and the income per person is $28,746. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Buffington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 545
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.16
Buffington demographics
- Population
- 1,604
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 507
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buffington ›
Education in Buffington
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Buffington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buffington
- Unemployment rate
- 14.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.9%
Buffington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffington | 1,604 | $65,662 | $162,300 | $950 |
| Vintondale | 390 | $45,000 | $55,500 | $873 |
| Twin Rocks | 238 | $57,813 | $69,200 | $680 |
| East Wheatfield | 2,117 | $51,164 | $105,300 | $764 |
| Brush Valley | 1,747 | $76,509 | $155,200 | $914 |
| Armagh | 103 | $88,929 | $112,500 | $950 |
| Pine | 1,495 | $69,375 | $124,000 | $783 |
| Blacklick | 1,708 | $57,250 | $163,300 | $703 |
| Nanty-Glo | 2,598 | $51,604 | $83,700 | $624 |
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What is the median household income in Buffington, PA?
The median household income in Buffington is $65,662, 16% 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 Buffington?
The median home value in Buffington is $162,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Buffington?
The median gross rent in Buffington is $950 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Buffington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Buffington?
The median age in Buffington is 31.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Buffington?
The average commute to work in Buffington is 22 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buffington?
The unemployment rate in Buffington is 14.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buffington?
17.6% of adults in Buffington 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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