Living in East Cameron, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Cameron · Census data 2020–2024
East Cameron has 663 residents with a median age of 55.4. The median household income is $67,500 (13% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $216,900, the median rent is $1,031/month.
East Cameron is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Cameron at a glance
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 55.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $67,500State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $216,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,031/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is East Cameron a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Cameron
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Cameron the median home value is $216,900, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,333 a month in housing costs.
East Cameron median household income
The median household income in East Cameron is $67,500 and the income per person is $36,709. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Cameron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 299
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.32
East Cameron demographics
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 55.4
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 286
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Cameron ›
Education in East Cameron
15.8% of adults 25 and older in East Cameron have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Cameron
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
East Cameron vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cameron | 663 | $67,500 | $216,900 | $1,031 |
| Coal | 9,769 | $51,010 | $88,300 | $745 |
| Marshallton | 1,187 | $52,411 | $83,400 | $773 |
| Ranshaw | 708 | $53,349 | $69,100 | $925 |
| Shamokin | 6,853 | $39,690 | $60,400 | $824 |
| Eldred | 911 | $73,250 | $239,500 | $813 |
| Fairview-Ferndale | 1,742 | $43,359 | $86,800 | $767 |
| Edgewood | 2,078 | $45,759 | $85,200 | $689 |
| Kulpmont | 2,724 | $49,785 | $84,000 | $732 |
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What is the median household income in East Cameron, PA?
The median household income in East Cameron is $67,500, 13% 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 East Cameron?
The median home value in East Cameron is $216,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Cameron?
The median gross rent in East Cameron is $1,031 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is East Cameron, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in East Cameron?
The median age in East Cameron is 55.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Cameron?
The average commute to work in East Cameron is 25 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Cameron?
The unemployment rate in East Cameron is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Cameron?
15.8% of adults in East Cameron 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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