Living in Donegal, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Donegal · Census data 2020–2024
Donegal has 1,596 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $79,519 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $230,400, the median rent is $1,028/month.
Donegal at a glance
- Population
- 1,596
- Median age
- 49.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,519State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $230,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,028/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Donegal a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Donegal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Donegal the median home value is $230,400, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,028 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,238 a month in housing costs.
Donegal median household income
The median household income in Donegal is $79,519 and the income per person is $35,635. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Donegal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 655
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.50
Donegal demographics
- Population
- 1,596
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 27.7%
- Households
- 583
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Donegal ›
Education in Donegal
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Donegal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Donegal
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Donegal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donegal | 1,596 | $79,519 | $230,400 | $1,028 |
| Chicora | 876 | $65,813 | $155,100 | $712 |
| Clearfield | 2,649 | $88,095 | $219,700 | $796 |
| Oakland | 2,739 | $74,318 | $223,800 | $788 |
| Sugarcreek | 1,456 | $57,583 | $180,900 | $3,200 |
| Karns City | 194 | $49,583 | $141,300 | $825 |
| Bradys Bend | 757 | $65,536 | $210,900 | $952 |
| Concord | 1,373 | $65,402 | $184,700 | $1,105 |
| Fairview | 179 | $80,000 | $131,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Donegal, PA?
The median household income in Donegal is $79,519, about the same as 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 Donegal?
The median home value in Donegal is $230,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Donegal?
The median gross rent in Donegal is $1,028 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is Donegal, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Donegal?
The median age in Donegal is 49.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Donegal?
The average commute to work in Donegal is 29 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Donegal?
The unemployment rate in Donegal is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Donegal?
18.9% of adults in Donegal 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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