Living in East Caln, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Caln · Census data 2020–2024
East Caln has 5,608 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $102,288 (31% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $467,100, the median rent is $1,769/month.
East Caln at a glance
- Population
- 5,608
- Median age
- 42.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $102,288State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $467,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,769/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 50.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is East Caln a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Home values 84% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Caln
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Caln the median home value is $467,100, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,769 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,727 a month in housing costs.
East Caln median household income
The median household income in East Caln is $102,288 and the income per person is $65,954. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Caln: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,702
- Owner-occupied
- 50.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.4%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.10
East Caln demographics
- Population
- 5,608
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 2,595
- Foreign-born
- 21%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Caln ›
Education in East Caln
60.4% of adults 25 and older in East Caln have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Caln
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 30.6%
- Drive alone
- 60.1%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
East Caln vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Caln | 5,608 | $102,288 | $467,100 | $1,769 |
| Downingtown | 8,255 | $96,228 | $353,800 | $1,518 |
| Exton | 6,772 | $120,697 | $554,200 | $2,202 |
| Uwchlan | 19,394 | $134,184 | $539,700 | $2,033 |
| Eagleview | 2,050 | $137,417 | $631,300 | $2,310 |
| West Whiteland | 20,249 | $133,460 | $490,900 | $2,195 |
| Lionville | 7,683 | $100,582 | $438,700 | $1,916 |
| East Bradford | 10,753 | $155,240 | $603,700 | $2,392 |
| Thorndale | 3,854 | $99,479 | $341,900 | $1,945 |
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What is the median household income in East Caln, PA?
The median household income in East Caln is $102,288, 31% 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 East Caln?
The median home value in East Caln is $467,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Caln?
The median gross rent in East Caln is $1,769 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is East Caln, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values 84% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Caln?
The median age in East Caln is 42.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Caln?
The average commute to work in East Caln is 22 minutes; 30.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Caln?
The unemployment rate in East Caln is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Caln?
60.4% of adults in East Caln 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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