Living in District, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of District · Census data 2020–2024
District has 1,399 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $100,677 (29% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $357,200, the median rent is $880/month.
District is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
District at a glance
- Population
- 1,399
- Median age
- 52.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $100,677State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $357,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $880/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is District a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in District
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In District the median home value is $357,200, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,042 a month in housing costs.
District median household income
The median household income in District is $100,677 and the income per person is $53,877. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in District: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 601
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.47
District demographics
- Population
- 1,399
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 567
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of District ›
Education in District
30.2% of adults 25 and older in District have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in District
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
District vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | 1,399 | $100,677 | $357,200 | $880 |
| Pike | 1,568 | $105,729 | $365,400 | $1,161 |
| Washington | 4,512 | $98,859 | $351,700 | $1,183 |
| Longswamp | 5,613 | $81,948 | $253,500 | $880 |
| Hereford | 3,048 | $115,833 | $392,600 | $1,590 |
| Bally | 1,161 | $76,339 | $234,600 | $1,123 |
| Rockland | 3,662 | $110,000 | $321,800 | — |
| Bechtelsville | 914 | $90,000 | $242,000 | $1,191 |
| Mertztown | 530 | $65,227 | $175,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in District, PA?
The median household income in District is $100,677, 29% 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 District?
The median home value in District is $357,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in District?
The median gross rent in District is $880 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is District, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in District?
The median age in District is 52.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in District?
The average commute to work in District is 27 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in District?
The unemployment rate in District is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is District?
30.2% of adults in District 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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