Living in Carnegie, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carnegie · Census data 2020–2024
Carnegie has 7,978 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $67,656 (13% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $171,500, the median rent is $890/month.
Carnegie at a glance
- Population
- 7,978
- Median age
- 40.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $67,656State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $171,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $890/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 53.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Carnegie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Carnegie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carnegie the median home value is $171,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,517 a month in housing costs.
Carnegie median household income
The median household income in Carnegie is $67,656 and the income per person is $44,498. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Carnegie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,527
- Owner-occupied
- 53.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.5%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 1.89
Carnegie demographics
- Population
- 7,978
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 4,217
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carnegie ›
Education in Carnegie
36.6% of adults 25 and older in Carnegie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carnegie
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Carnegie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie | 7,978 | $67,656 | $171,500 | $890 |
| Glendale | 1,408 | $76,359 | $160,000 | $1,128 |
| Rosslyn Farms | 534 | $93,750 | $446,200 | — |
| Heidelberg | 1,234 | $67,829 | $150,200 | $954 |
| Scott | 17,270 | $89,404 | $226,500 | $1,244 |
| Pennsbury Village | 655 | $69,167 | $157,100 | $1,496 |
| Green Tree | 4,833 | $92,422 | $251,900 | $1,729 |
| Thornburg | 464 | $231,250 | $469,100 | — |
| Crafton | 5,961 | $64,006 | $201,000 | $1,019 |
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Carnegie ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Carnegie: FAQ
What is the median household income in Carnegie, PA?
The median household income in Carnegie is $67,656, 13% 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 Carnegie?
The median home value in Carnegie is $171,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Carnegie?
The median gross rent in Carnegie is $890 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Carnegie, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Carnegie?
The median age in Carnegie is 40.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Carnegie?
The average commute to work in Carnegie is 25 minutes; 21.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carnegie?
The unemployment rate in Carnegie is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carnegie?
36.6% of adults in Carnegie 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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