Living in Caln, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caln · Census data 2020–2024
Caln has 14,742 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $100,164 (28% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $319,200, the median rent is $1,788/month.
Caln at a glance
- Population
- 14,742
- Median age
- 41State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $100,164State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $319,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,788/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Caln a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Caln
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Caln the median home value is $319,200, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,788 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,108 a month in housing costs.
Caln median household income
The median household income in Caln is $100,164 and the income per person is $49,132. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Caln: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,710
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.47
Caln demographics
- Population
- 14,742
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 5,710
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caln ›
Education in Caln
35.5% of adults 25 and older in Caln have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caln
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Caln vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caln | 14,742 | $100,164 | $319,200 | $1,788 |
| Thorndale | 3,854 | $99,479 | $341,900 | $1,945 |
| East Brandywine | 10,148 | $180,714 | $564,400 | — |
| Coatesville | 13,353 | $59,256 | $194,000 | $1,471 |
| Downingtown | 8,255 | $96,228 | $353,800 | $1,518 |
| South Coatesville | 1,928 | $76,005 | $280,200 | $1,241 |
| Modena | 442 | $82,895 | $211,800 | $1,317 |
| West Brandywine | 7,669 | $112,545 | $379,100 | $3,501 |
| West Bradford | 14,681 | $160,514 | $487,500 | $2,348 |
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What is the median household income in Caln, PA?
The median household income in Caln is $100,164, 28% 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 Caln?
The median home value in Caln is $319,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Caln?
The median gross rent in Caln is $1,788 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Caln, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Caln?
The median age in Caln is 41 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Caln?
The average commute to work in Caln is 26 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caln?
The unemployment rate in Caln is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caln?
35.5% of adults in Caln 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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