Living in Clifton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clifton · Census data 2020–2024
Clifton has 1,302 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $56,705 (27% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $170,300, the median rent is $1,106/month.
Clifton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clifton at a glance
- Population
- 1,302
- Median age
- 52.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $56,705State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $170,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,106/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Clifton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Clifton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clifton the median home value is $170,300, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,395 a month in housing costs.
Clifton median household income
The median household income in Clifton is $56,705 and the income per person is $29,277. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Clifton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,307
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 58.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.41
58.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Clifton has many vacation and second homes.
Clifton demographics
- Population
- 1,302
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 540
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 17.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clifton ›
Education in Clifton
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Clifton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clifton
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Clifton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 1,302 | $56,705 | $170,300 | $1,106 |
| Big Bass Lake | 1,428 | $60,795 | $204,300 | $1,256 |
| Covington | 2,266 | $100,313 | $265,700 | $909 |
| Gouldsboro | 713 | $67,303 | $236,200 | $736 |
| Thornhurst | 893 | $71,625 | $210,200 | $1,611 |
| Coolbaugh | 20,715 | $82,615 | $208,400 | $1,952 |
| Moscow | 1,798 | $82,031 | $307,000 | $950 |
| Spring Brook | 2,770 | $69,821 | $231,100 | $964 |
| Lehigh | 2,014 | $55,536 | $178,900 | $1,360 |
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What is the median household income in Clifton, PA?
The median household income in Clifton is $56,705, 27% 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 Clifton?
The median home value in Clifton is $170,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Clifton?
The median gross rent in Clifton is $1,106 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Clifton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Clifton?
The median age in Clifton is 52.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Clifton?
The average commute to work in Clifton is 23 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clifton?
The unemployment rate in Clifton is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clifton?
18.5% of adults in Clifton 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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