Living in Driftwood, Pennsylvania

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

Driftwood has 45 residents with a median age of 65.2. The median household income is $30,500 (61% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $95,700.

Driftwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Driftwood at a glance

Population
45
Median age
65.2State: 40.9
Median household income
$30,500State: $77,971
Median home value
$95,700State: $254,500
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%
Average commute
42 min

Is Driftwood a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%.

Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 42 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Driftwood

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Driftwood the median home value is $95,700, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Driftwood$95,700
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Driftwood median household income

The median household income in Driftwood is $30,500 and the income per person is $26,673. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Driftwood$30,500
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Driftwood: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
80
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
67.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1966
Average household size
1.73

67.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Driftwood has many vacation and second homes.

Driftwood demographics

Population
45
Median age
65.2
Under 18
4.4%
65 and older
55.6%
Households
26
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
14%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Driftwood

0% of adults 25 and older in Driftwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Driftwood0%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Driftwood

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
42 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
84.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
61.5%

Driftwood vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Driftwood45$30,500$95,700—
Gibson117$43,125$125,000$825
Lumber170$39,792$135,600$713
Benezette127$47,917$182,700—
Karthaus762$72,813$156,000$821
Leidy176$44,375$116,400—
Emporium1,975$42,500$75,400$678
Prospect Park288$49,583$125,000—
Noyes391$53,542$98,400—

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Living in Driftwood: FAQ

What is the median household income in Driftwood, PA?

The median household income in Driftwood is $30,500, 61% 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 Driftwood?

The median home value in Driftwood is $95,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Driftwood, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 42 minutes.

What is the median age in Driftwood?

The median age in Driftwood is 65.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Driftwood?

The average commute to work in Driftwood is 42 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Driftwood?

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

How educated is Driftwood?

0% of adults in Driftwood 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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