Living in Chapman, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chapman · Census data 2020–2024
Chapman has 1,058 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $53,938 (31% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $145,300, the median rent is $907/month.
Chapman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chapman at a glance
- Population
- 1,058
- Median age
- 50.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $53,938State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $145,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $907/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Chapman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chapman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chapman the median home value is $145,300, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,129 a month in housing costs.
Chapman median household income
The median household income in Chapman is $53,938 and the income per person is $38,486. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Chapman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 801
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 36.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.07
36.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chapman has many vacation and second homes.
Chapman demographics
- Population
- 1,058
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 512
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chapman ›
Education in Chapman
20.1% of adults 25 and older in Chapman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chapman
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Chapman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman | 1,058 | $53,938 | $145,300 | $907 |
| North Bend | 313 | $67,083 | $106,700 | $888 |
| Hyner | 127 | $131,250 | $215,600 | — |
| Farwell | 429 | $49,467 | $176,700 | $983 |
| South Renovo | 409 | $42,083 | $60,600 | $988 |
| Renovo | 1,045 | $27,716 | $59,200 | $682 |
| Leidy | 176 | $44,375 | $116,400 | — |
| Gallagher | 516 | $66,406 | $180,800 | — |
| Noyes | 391 | $53,542 | $98,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Chapman, PA?
The median household income in Chapman is $53,938, 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 Chapman?
The median home value in Chapman is $145,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Chapman?
The median gross rent in Chapman is $907 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Chapman, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Chapman?
The median age in Chapman is 50.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Chapman?
The average commute to work in Chapman is 23 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chapman?
The unemployment rate in Chapman is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chapman?
20.1% of adults in Chapman 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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