Living in Confluence, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Confluence · Census data 2020–2024

Confluence has 577 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $58,167 (25% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $154,700, the median rent is $656/month.

Confluence is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Confluence at a glance

Population
577
Median age
50.6State: 40.9
Median household income
$58,167State: $77,971
Median home value
$154,700State: $254,500
Median rent
$656/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
61.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
Average commute
48 min

Is Confluence a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.7%.

Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 48 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Confluence

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Confluence the median home value is $154,700, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $656 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,210 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Confluence$154,700
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Confluence$656
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Confluence median household income

The median household income in Confluence is $58,167 and the income per person is $36,679. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Confluence$58,167
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Confluence: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
401
Owner-occupied
61.3%
Renter-occupied
38.7%
Vacant
29.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1955
Average household size
2.02

Confluence demographics

Population
577
Median age
50.6
Under 18
9.9%
65 and older
26.3%
Households
282
Foreign-born
0.7%
Veterans
2.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Black1%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Confluence ›

Education in Confluence

23.3% of adults 25 and older in Confluence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Confluence23.3%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Confluence

Unemployment rate
11.1%State: 5.3%
Average commute
48 minState: 26 min
Work from home
13.3%
Drive alone
71.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
8.1%
Homes with broadband
82.3%

Confluence vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Confluence577$58,167$154,700$656
Ursina209$33,333$104,200$685
Lower Turkeyfoot470$56,786$147,200$592
Addison233$60,417$173,200$833
Henry Clay1,892$78,056$174,900$781
Upper Turkeyfoot1,131$75,298$156,900$950
Markleysburg334$80,833$100,000$1,158
Stewart613$58,750$181,000$625
Friendsville416$46,053$131,300$438

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Living in Confluence: FAQ

What is the median household income in Confluence, PA?

The median household income in Confluence is $58,167, 25% 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 Confluence?

The median home value in Confluence is $154,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Confluence?

The median gross rent in Confluence is $656 per month, about 32.2% of household income.

Is Confluence, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 48 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%.

What is the median age in Confluence?

The median age in Confluence is 50.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Confluence?

The average commute to work in Confluence is 48 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Confluence?

The unemployment rate in Confluence is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Confluence?

23.3% of adults in Confluence 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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