Living in Douglass, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Douglass · Census data 2020–2024
Douglass has 10,801 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $118,333 (52% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $371,800, the median rent is $1,208/month.
Douglass at a glance
- Population
- 10,801
- Median age
- 43.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $118,333State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $371,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,208/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 86.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Douglass a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 2%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Douglass
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Douglass the median home value is $371,800, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,202 a month in housing costs.
Douglass median household income
The median household income in Douglass is $118,333 and the income per person is $49,612. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Douglass: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,202
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.6%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.67
Douglass demographics
- Population
- 10,801
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 4,040
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Douglass ›
Education in Douglass
38.2% of adults 25 and older in Douglass have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Douglass
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Douglass vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglass | 10,801 | $118,333 | $371,800 | $1,208 |
| Gilbertsville | 6,165 | $116,818 | $359,100 | $1,171 |
| New Berlinville | 1,432 | $77,143 | $169,500 | — |
| Boyertown | 4,287 | $56,723 | $212,600 | $1,131 |
| New Hanover | 13,448 | $140,913 | $432,200 | $1,297 |
| Bechtelsville | 914 | $90,000 | $242,000 | $1,191 |
| Colebrookdale | 5,136 | $90,378 | $249,500 | $1,419 |
| Washington | 4,512 | $98,859 | $351,700 | $1,183 |
| Bally | 1,161 | $76,339 | $234,600 | $1,123 |
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What is the median household income in Douglass, PA?
The median household income in Douglass is $118,333, 52% 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 Douglass?
The median home value in Douglass is $371,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Douglass?
The median gross rent in Douglass is $1,208 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Douglass, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Douglass?
The median age in Douglass is 43.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Douglass?
The average commute to work in Douglass is 29 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Douglass?
The unemployment rate in Douglass is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Douglass?
38.2% 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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