Living in Crafton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crafton · Census data 2020–2024
Crafton has 5,961 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $64,006 (18% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $201,000, the median rent is $1,019/month.
Crafton at a glance
- Population
- 5,961
- Median age
- 43.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $64,006State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $201,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,019/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 55.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Crafton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Crafton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crafton the median home value is $201,000, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,019 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,480 a month in housing costs.
Crafton median household income
The median household income in Crafton is $64,006 and the income per person is $46,399. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Crafton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,308
- Owner-occupied
- 55.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.4%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.97
Crafton demographics
- Population
- 5,961
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 3,019
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crafton ›
Education in Crafton
37.5% of adults 25 and older in Crafton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crafton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 5.9%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Crafton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafton | 5,961 | $64,006 | $201,000 | $1,019 |
| Thornburg | 464 | $231,250 | $469,100 | — |
| Ingram | 3,299 | $71,154 | $156,800 | $909 |
| Rosslyn Farms | 534 | $93,750 | $446,200 | — |
| Green Tree | 4,833 | $92,422 | $251,900 | $1,729 |
| Pennsbury Village | 655 | $69,167 | $157,100 | $1,496 |
| Carnegie | 7,978 | $67,656 | $171,500 | $890 |
| McKees Rocks | 5,786 | $41,131 | $75,600 | $1,081 |
| Glendale | 1,408 | $76,359 | $160,000 | $1,128 |
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What is the median household income in Crafton, PA?
The median household income in Crafton is $64,006, 18% 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 Crafton?
The median home value in Crafton is $201,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Crafton?
The median gross rent in Crafton is $1,019 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Crafton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Crafton?
The median age in Crafton is 43.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Crafton?
The average commute to work in Crafton is 24 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crafton?
The unemployment rate in Crafton is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crafton?
37.5% of adults in Crafton 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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