Living in Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cumberland Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Cumberland Valley has 1,372 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $67,361 (14% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $252,200, the median rent is $1,278/month.
Cumberland Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cumberland Valley at a glance
- Population
- 1,372
- Median age
- 41.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $67,361State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $252,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,278/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Cumberland Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cumberland Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cumberland Valley the median home value is $252,200, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,278 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,558 a month in housing costs.
Cumberland Valley median household income
The median household income in Cumberland Valley is $67,361 and the income per person is $30,237. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Cumberland Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 634
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 22.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.78
Cumberland Valley demographics
- Population
- 1,372
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 493
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cumberland Valley ›
Education in Cumberland Valley
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Cumberland Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cumberland Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.9%
Cumberland Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley | 1,372 | $67,361 | $252,200 | $1,278 |
| Hyndman | 850 | $56,429 | $99,700 | $638 |
| Londonderry | 1,646 | $52,418 | $151,300 | $747 |
| Southampton | 792 | $56,336 | $215,800 | $885 |
| Rainsburg | 138 | $42,500 | $121,900 | $975 |
| Pleasant Grove | 252 | $56,250 | $141,700 | — |
| Ellerslie | 514 | $37,240 | $163,300 | $830 |
| Harrison | 977 | $57,639 | $187,200 | $767 |
| Southampton | 601 | $57,500 | $196,900 | $938 |
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What is the median household income in Cumberland Valley, PA?
The median household income in Cumberland Valley is $67,361, 14% 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 Cumberland Valley?
The median home value in Cumberland Valley is $252,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Cumberland Valley?
The median gross rent in Cumberland Valley is $1,278 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Cumberland Valley, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Cumberland Valley?
The median age in Cumberland Valley is 41.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Cumberland Valley?
The average commute to work in Cumberland Valley is 35 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cumberland Valley?
The unemployment rate in Cumberland Valley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cumberland Valley?
15.7% of adults in Cumberland Valley 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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