Living in Darlington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darlington · Census data 2020–2024
Darlington has 299 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $65,750 (16% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $141,300, the median rent is $775/month.
Darlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Darlington at a glance
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 33State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $65,750State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $141,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Darlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Darlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darlington the median home value is $141,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $890 a month in housing costs.
Darlington median household income
The median household income in Darlington is $65,750 and the income per person is $26,679. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Darlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 125
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.74
Darlington demographics
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 34.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 109
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darlington ›
Education in Darlington
25.7% of adults 25 and older in Darlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darlington
- Unemployment rate
- 12.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Darlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 299 | $65,750 | $141,300 | $775 |
| New Galilee | 320 | $47,188 | $126,600 | $728 |
| Big Beaver | 1,843 | $71,678 | $186,100 | $975 |
| Enon Valley | 458 | $76,250 | $115,800 | $725 |
| South Beaver | 2,648 | $87,538 | $222,200 | $1,279 |
| Chippewa | 8,005 | $94,806 | $255,600 | $888 |
| West Mayfield | 1,332 | $54,731 | $136,800 | $968 |
| Little Beaver | 1,048 | $60,938 | $153,000 | $671 |
| New Beaver | 1,343 | $61,417 | $135,600 | $700 |
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What is the median household income in Darlington, PA?
The median household income in Darlington is $65,750, 16% 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 Darlington?
The median home value in Darlington is $141,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Darlington?
The median gross rent in Darlington is $775 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Darlington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Darlington?
The median age in Darlington is 33 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Darlington?
The average commute to work in Darlington is 21 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darlington?
The unemployment rate in Darlington is 12.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darlington?
25.7% of adults in Darlington 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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