Living in Douglass, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Douglass · Census data 2020–2024

Douglass has 3,744 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $79,808 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $264,500.

Douglass at a glance

Population
3,744
Median age
53.5State: 40.9
Median household income
$79,808State: $77,971
Median home value
$264,500State: $254,500
Homeowners
83.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
Average commute
24 min

Is Douglass a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.

Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Douglass

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Douglass the median home value is $264,500, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,902 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Douglass$264,500
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Douglass median household income

The median household income in Douglass is $79,808 and the income per person is $49,280. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Douglass$79,808
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Douglass: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,749
Owner-occupied
83.4%
Renter-occupied
16.6%
Vacant
2.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1960
Average household size
2.11

Douglass demographics

Population
3,744
Median age
53.5
Under 18
17.5%
65 and older
33.3%
Households
1,708
Foreign-born
1.5%
Veterans
14.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White84.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Black3.8%
Asian0.6%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Douglass ›

Education in Douglass

24.9% of adults 25 and older in Douglass have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Douglass24.9%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Douglass

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
24 minState: 26 min
Work from home
14.1%
Drive alone
81.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.1%
Homes with broadband
89.3%

Douglass vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Douglass3,744$79,808$264,500—
Halfway House3,688$121,815$331,900$2,248
Upper Pottsgrove6,064$121,566$338,300$2,155
Stowe3,698$81,343$214,900$1,430
West Pottsgrove3,791$81,065$215,500$1,434
Amity Gardens4,499$95,438$335,400$1,512
Douglassville279$42,083—$1,037
Pottstown23,476$60,828$195,400$1,260
Amity13,440$118,296$362,600$1,316

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Living in Douglass: FAQ

What is the median household income in Douglass, PA?

The median household income in Douglass is $79,808, 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 Douglass?

The median home value in Douglass is $264,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Douglass, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Douglass?

The median age in Douglass is 53.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Douglass?

The average commute to work in Douglass is 24 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Douglass?

The unemployment rate in Douglass is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Douglass?

24.9% of adults in Douglass 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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