Living in Cumru, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cumru · Census data 2020–2024
Cumru has 15,702 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $90,797 (16% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $282,900, the median rent is $1,297/month.
Cumru at a glance
- Population
- 15,702
- Median age
- 43.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $90,797State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $282,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,297/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Cumru a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cumru
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cumru the median home value is $282,900, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,297 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,114 a month in housing costs.
Cumru median household income
The median household income in Cumru is $90,797 and the income per person is $46,350. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Cumru: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,852
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.49
Cumru demographics
- Population
- 15,702
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 6,199
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cumru ›
Education in Cumru
40.5% of adults 25 and older in Cumru have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cumru
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Cumru vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumru | 15,702 | $90,797 | $282,900 | $1,297 |
| Mohnton | 2,922 | $80,745 | $237,500 | $999 |
| Shillington | 5,492 | $79,922 | $203,500 | $1,387 |
| Grill | 1,903 | $144,457 | $261,400 | — |
| Flying Hills | 1,738 | $78,591 | $241,700 | $1,419 |
| Kenhorst | 3,009 | $86,705 | $195,900 | $1,419 |
| Montrose Manor | 630 | $68,571 | $220,200 | — |
| Alleghenyville | 932 | $137,813 | $387,900 | — |
| Lincoln Park | 1,801 | $103,664 | $257,900 | $1,613 |
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What is the median household income in Cumru, PA?
The median household income in Cumru is $90,797, 16% higher 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 Cumru?
The median home value in Cumru is $282,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Cumru?
The median gross rent in Cumru is $1,297 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Cumru, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Cumru?
The median age in Cumru is 43.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Cumru?
The average commute to work in Cumru is 23 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cumru?
The unemployment rate in Cumru is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cumru?
40.5% of adults in Cumru 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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