Living in Burrell, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burrell · Census data 2020–2024
Burrell has 482 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $53,625 (31% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $165,100, the median rent is $867/month.
Burrell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burrell at a glance
- Population
- 482
- Median age
- 56.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $53,625State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $165,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $867/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.4%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Burrell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Burrell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burrell the median home value is $165,100, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,400 a month in housing costs.
Burrell median household income
The median household income in Burrell is $53,625 and the income per person is $36,599. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Burrell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 279
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.07
Burrell demographics
- Population
- 482
- Median age
- 56.3
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 233
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burrell ›
Education in Burrell
16.4% of adults 25 and older in Burrell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burrell
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Burrell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrell | 482 | $53,625 | $165,100 | $867 |
| Spring Church | 598 | $80,227 | $232,800 | $747 |
| Parks | 2,747 | $66,944 | $128,400 | — |
| Bethel | 1,058 | $59,205 | $143,800 | $879 |
| South Bend | 1,015 | $79,583 | $160,600 | $633 |
| Kiskiminetas | 4,564 | $64,896 | $178,900 | $883 |
| Kittanning | 2,104 | $78,750 | $230,700 | $756 |
| Hyde Park | 464 | $65,536 | $141,700 | $620 |
| Pleasant View | 809 | $75,804 | $118,900 | $875 |
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What is the median household income in Burrell, PA?
The median household income in Burrell is $53,625, 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 Burrell?
The median home value in Burrell is $165,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Burrell?
The median gross rent in Burrell is $867 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Burrell, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Burrell?
The median age in Burrell is 56.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Burrell?
The average commute to work in Burrell is 38 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burrell?
The unemployment rate in Burrell is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burrell?
16.4% of adults in Burrell 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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