Living in Collinsburg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Collinsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Collinsburg has 1,328 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $56,616 (27% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $140,600, the median rent is $1,426/month.
Collinsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Collinsburg at a glance
- Population
- 1,328
- Median age
- 37.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $56,616State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $140,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,426/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Collinsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Collinsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Collinsburg the median home value is $140,600, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,426 per month, which is 44.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,116 a month in housing costs.
Collinsburg median household income
The median household income in Collinsburg is $56,616 and the income per person is $28,749. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Collinsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 638
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 17.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.51
Collinsburg demographics
- Population
- 1,328
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 529
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Collinsburg ›
Education in Collinsburg
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Collinsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Collinsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Collinsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collinsburg | 1,328 | $56,616 | $140,600 | $1,426 |
| West Newton | 2,621 | $52,961 | $131,200 | $636 |
| Sutersville | 544 | $65,625 | $153,500 | $806 |
| Sewickley | 5,601 | $75,133 | $191,800 | $1,093 |
| Fellsburg | 845 | $101,094 | $240,900 | — |
| Rostraver | 11,411 | $73,300 | $228,300 | $939 |
| Buena Vista | 301 | $36,563 | $47,600 | — |
| Herminie | 700 | $68,125 | $115,200 | $1,168 |
| Wyano | 263 | $44,444 | $167,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Collinsburg, PA?
The median household income in Collinsburg is $56,616, 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 Collinsburg?
The median home value in Collinsburg is $140,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Collinsburg?
The median gross rent in Collinsburg is $1,426 per month, about 44.7% of household income.
Is Collinsburg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Collinsburg?
The median age in Collinsburg is 37.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Collinsburg?
The average commute to work in Collinsburg is 27 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Collinsburg?
The unemployment rate in Collinsburg is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Collinsburg?
14.1% of adults in Collinsburg 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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