Living in Chestnuthill, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chestnuthill · Census data 2020–2024
Chestnuthill has 16,654 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $89,842 (15% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $292,400, the median rent is $1,180/month.
Chestnuthill at a glance
- Population
- 16,654
- Median age
- 46.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $89,842State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $292,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,180/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.2%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Chestnuthill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Chestnuthill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chestnuthill the median home value is $292,400, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,180 per month, which is 38.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,815 a month in housing costs.
Chestnuthill median household income
The median household income in Chestnuthill is $89,842 and the income per person is $39,305. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Chestnuthill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,346
- Owner-occupied
- 93.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.1%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.90
Chestnuthill demographics
- Population
- 16,654
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 5,699
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chestnuthill ›
Education in Chestnuthill
25.2% of adults 25 and older in Chestnuthill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chestnuthill
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Chestnuthill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnuthill | 16,654 | $89,842 | $292,400 | $1,180 |
| Effort | 1,743 | $110,909 | $314,000 | $1,147 |
| Sierra View | 6,365 | $84,315 | $252,600 | $1,250 |
| Brodheadsville | 1,774 | $121,563 | $284,200 | — |
| Sun Valley | 2,529 | $78,500 | $235,000 | — |
| Jackson | 6,532 | $87,208 | $320,500 | $1,502 |
| Polk | 7,419 | $80,625 | $262,400 | $1,397 |
| Indian Mountain Lake | 3,889 | $71,547 | $208,100 | $1,361 |
| Ross | 5,488 | $64,392 | $279,800 | $1,163 |
More for people moving to Chestnuthill
Chestnuthill ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Chestnuthill: FAQ
What is the median household income in Chestnuthill, PA?
The median household income in Chestnuthill is $89,842, 15% 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 Chestnuthill?
The median home value in Chestnuthill is $292,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Chestnuthill?
The median gross rent in Chestnuthill is $1,180 per month, about 38.5% of household income.
Is Chestnuthill, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Chestnuthill?
The median age in Chestnuthill is 46.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Chestnuthill?
The average commute to work in Chestnuthill is 40 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chestnuthill?
The unemployment rate in Chestnuthill is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chestnuthill?
25.2% of adults in Chestnuthill 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.
Last updated: