Living in East Carroll, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Carroll · Census data 2020–2024
East Carroll has 1,373 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $81,250 (4% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $170,900, the median rent is $727/month.
East Carroll is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Carroll at a glance
- Population
- 1,373
- Median age
- 47.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $170,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $727/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is East Carroll a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Carroll
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Carroll the median home value is $170,900, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $727 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,430 a month in housing costs.
East Carroll median household income
The median household income in East Carroll is $81,250 and the income per person is $38,634. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Carroll: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 616
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.56
East Carroll demographics
- Population
- 1,373
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 536
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Carroll ›
Education in East Carroll
27.3% of adults 25 and older in East Carroll have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Carroll
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 89.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
East Carroll vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carroll | 1,373 | $81,250 | $170,900 | $727 |
| Carrolltown | 914 | $71,207 | $117,500 | $842 |
| West Carroll | 1,272 | $50,833 | $79,300 | $638 |
| Elmora | 435 | $38,500 | — | — |
| St. Benedict | 476 | $60,577 | $70,000 | — |
| Patton | 1,809 | $47,875 | $94,100 | $484 |
| Allegheny | 2,765 | $90,809 | $249,600 | $588 |
| Colver | 559 | $84,450 | $94,600 | — |
| Hastings | 880 | $70,625 | $112,200 | $448 |
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What is the median household income in East Carroll, PA?
The median household income in East Carroll is $81,250, 4% 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 Carroll?
The median home value in East Carroll is $170,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Carroll?
The median gross rent in East Carroll is $727 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is East Carroll, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in East Carroll?
The median age in East Carroll is 47.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Carroll?
The average commute to work in East Carroll is 30 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Carroll?
The unemployment rate in East Carroll is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Carroll?
27.3% of adults in East Carroll 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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