Living in Colwyn, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Colwyn · Census data 2020–2024
Colwyn has 2,325 residents with a median age of 27.7. The median household income is $46,935 (40% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $128,100, the median rent is $1,277/month.
Colwyn at a glance
- Population
- 2,325
- Median age
- 27.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $46,935State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $128,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,277/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 44.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Colwyn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 21.2%; a poverty rate of 34.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Colwyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Colwyn the median home value is $128,100, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,277 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,348 a month in housing costs.
Colwyn median household income
The median household income in Colwyn is $46,935 and the income per person is $21,300. 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Colwyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 873
- Owner-occupied
- 44.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.4%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.94
Colwyn demographics
- Population
- 2,325
- Median age
- 27.7
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 5.5%
- Households
- 790
- Foreign-born
- 24.4%
- Veterans
- 0.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Colwyn ›
Education in Colwyn
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Colwyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Colwyn
- Unemployment rate
- 21.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 57.5%
- Public transit
- 25.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Colwyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colwyn | 2,325 | $46,935 | $128,100 | $1,277 |
| Darby | 10,687 | $39,863 | $117,900 | $1,308 |
| Sharon Hill | 6,002 | $75,130 | $173,300 | $1,552 |
| Collingdale | 8,897 | $51,886 | $166,600 | $1,090 |
| Yeadon | 12,181 | $49,759 | $182,800 | $1,213 |
| Aldan | 4,259 | $74,514 | $234,800 | $1,342 |
| Folcroft | 6,772 | $61,306 | $171,500 | $1,329 |
| Glenolden | 7,220 | $72,786 | $215,000 | $1,209 |
| East Lansdowne | 2,712 | $69,000 | $200,400 | $1,626 |
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What is the median household income in Colwyn, PA?
The median household income in Colwyn is $46,935, 40% 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 Colwyn?
The median home value in Colwyn is $128,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Colwyn?
The median gross rent in Colwyn is $1,277 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Colwyn, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 21.2%; a poverty rate of 34.9%.
What is the median age in Colwyn?
The median age in Colwyn is 27.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Colwyn?
The average commute to work in Colwyn is 34 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Colwyn?
The unemployment rate in Colwyn is 21.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Colwyn?
11.9% of adults in Colwyn 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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