Living in Dreher, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dreher · Census data 2020–2024
Dreher has 1,370 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $51,648 (34% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $239,200, the median rent is $975/month.
Dreher is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dreher at a glance
- Population
- 1,370
- Median age
- 41.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $51,648State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $239,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $975/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Dreher a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dreher
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dreher the median home value is $239,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, which is 48.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,739 a month in housing costs.
Dreher median household income
The median household income in Dreher is $51,648 and the income per person is $31,785. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Dreher: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 771
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.4%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.47
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dreher has many vacation and second homes.
Dreher demographics
- Population
- 1,370
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 531
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dreher ›
Education in Dreher
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Dreher have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dreher
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Drive alone
- 62.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Dreher vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreher | 1,370 | $51,648 | $239,200 | $975 |
| Pocono Springs | 835 | $48,527 | $172,400 | $1,578 |
| Sterling | 1,407 | $70,417 | $231,600 | $869 |
| Lehigh | 2,014 | $55,536 | $178,900 | $1,360 |
| Lake Wallenpaupack Estates | 233 | $250,001 | $269,500 | — |
| Indian Rocks | 375 | $106,250 | $313,000 | — |
| The Escape | 416 | $48,603 | — | $1,358 |
| Gouldsboro | 713 | $67,303 | $236,200 | $736 |
| Greene | 3,545 | $64,219 | $265,700 | $1,075 |
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What is the median household income in Dreher, PA?
The median household income in Dreher is $51,648, 34% 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 Dreher?
The median home value in Dreher is $239,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Dreher?
The median gross rent in Dreher is $975 per month, about 48.3% of household income.
Is Dreher, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
What is the median age in Dreher?
The median age in Dreher is 41.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Dreher?
The average commute to work in Dreher is 25 minutes; 23.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dreher?
The unemployment rate in Dreher is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dreher?
19.5% of adults in Dreher 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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