Living in Donora, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Donora · Census data 2020–2024
Donora has 4,527 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $39,544 (49% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $62,300, the median rent is $916/month.
Donora at a glance
- Population
- 4,527
- Median age
- 48.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $39,544State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $62,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $916/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 53.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Donora a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.7%; a poverty rate of 29.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Donora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Donora the median home value is $62,300, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $916 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $962 a month in housing costs.
Donora median household income
The median household income in Donora is $39,544 and the income per person is $29,513. 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Donora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,884
- Owner-occupied
- 53.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.8%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1940
- Average household size
- 1.82
Donora demographics
- Population
- 4,527
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 2,445
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Donora ›
Education in Donora
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Donora have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Donora
- Unemployment rate
- 12.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 5.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Donora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donora | 4,527 | $39,544 | $62,300 | $916 |
| Fellsburg | 845 | $101,094 | $240,900 | — |
| Monessen | 6,780 | $52,889 | $95,900 | $733 |
| Wickerham Manor-Fisher | 1,247 | $80,694 | $188,900 | — |
| North Charleroi | 1,316 | $51,324 | $93,500 | $508 |
| Rostraver | 11,411 | $73,300 | $228,300 | $939 |
| Monongahela | 4,109 | $59,861 | $114,300 | $818 |
| North Belle Vernon | 1,723 | $50,588 | $118,600 | $957 |
| Lynnwood-Pricedale | 2,128 | $57,599 | $197,400 | $711 |
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What is the median household income in Donora, PA?
The median household income in Donora is $39,544, 49% 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 Donora?
The median home value in Donora is $62,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Donora?
The median gross rent in Donora is $916 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Donora, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.7%; a poverty rate of 29.6%.
What is the median age in Donora?
The median age in Donora is 48.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Donora?
The average commute to work in Donora is 31 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Donora?
The unemployment rate in Donora is 12.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Donora?
12.9% of adults in Donora 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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