Living in Cowanshannock, Pennsylvania

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

Cowanshannock has 2,692 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $64,360 (17% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $169,400, the median rent is $924/month.

Cowanshannock at a glance

Population
2,692
Median age
46State: 40.9
Median household income
$64,360State: $77,971
Median home value
$169,400State: $254,500
Median rent
$924/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
87.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
Average commute
34 min

Is Cowanshannock a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.

Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Cowanshannock

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cowanshannock the median home value is $169,400, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,317 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Cowanshannock$169,400
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Cowanshannock$924
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Cowanshannock median household income

The median household income in Cowanshannock is $64,360 and the income per person is $32,672. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Cowanshannock$64,360
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Cowanshannock: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,316
Owner-occupied
87.3%
Renter-occupied
12.7%
Vacant
14.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1965
Average household size
2.39

Cowanshannock demographics

Population
2,692
Median age
46
Under 18
21.7%
65 and older
20.5%
Households
1,124
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
9.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Cowanshannock

15.4% of adults 25 and older in Cowanshannock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Cowanshannock15.4%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Cowanshannock

Unemployment rate
2.7%State: 5.3%
Average commute
34 minState: 26 min
Work from home
9.5%
Drive alone
77.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.9%
Homes with broadband
80.2%

Cowanshannock vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Cowanshannock2,692$64,360$169,400$924
Rural Valley1,019$68,512$145,200$685
Sagamore121$56,719——
Atwood160$47,083$218,300—
Plumville174$50,938$95,700$830
Wayne1,508$63,603$204,500—
Plumcreek2,068$87,606$161,000$720
Dayton521$58,448$105,400$615
Valley634$75,000$190,400—

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Living in Cowanshannock: FAQ

What is the median household income in Cowanshannock, PA?

The median household income in Cowanshannock is $64,360, 17% 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 Cowanshannock?

The median home value in Cowanshannock is $169,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Cowanshannock?

The median gross rent in Cowanshannock is $924 per month, about 30.6% of household income.

Is Cowanshannock, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes.

What is the median age in Cowanshannock?

The median age in Cowanshannock is 46 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Cowanshannock?

The average commute to work in Cowanshannock is 34 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Cowanshannock?

The unemployment rate in Cowanshannock is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Cowanshannock?

15.4% of adults in Cowanshannock 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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