Living in East Cocalico, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Cocalico · Census data 2020–2024
East Cocalico has 10,949 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $96,875 (24% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $306,900, the median rent is $1,227/month.
East Cocalico at a glance
- Population
- 10,949
- Median age
- 39State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $96,875State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $306,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,227/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is East Cocalico a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Cocalico
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Cocalico the median home value is $306,900, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,227 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,869 a month in housing costs.
East Cocalico median household income
The median household income in East Cocalico is $96,875 and the income per person is $42,083. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Cocalico: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,849
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.91
East Cocalico demographics
- Population
- 10,949
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 3,765
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Cocalico ›
Education in East Cocalico
25.6% of adults 25 and older in East Cocalico have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Cocalico
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
East Cocalico vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cocalico | 10,949 | $96,875 | $306,900 | $1,227 |
| Reamstown | 3,468 | $96,083 | $321,400 | $1,206 |
| Swartzville | 1,799 | $97,353 | $294,700 | — |
| Denver | 3,771 | $85,531 | $242,400 | $1,195 |
| Adamstown | 2,023 | $117,554 | $278,500 | $1,231 |
| Stevens | 799 | $48,750 | — | $1,194 |
| Reinholds | 2,168 | $97,850 | $273,900 | $1,099 |
| Fivepointville | 904 | $71,692 | $320,500 | — |
| Schoeneck | 1,018 | $138,269 | $328,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in East Cocalico, PA?
The median household income in East Cocalico is $96,875, 24% 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 Cocalico?
The median home value in East Cocalico is $306,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Cocalico?
The median gross rent in East Cocalico is $1,227 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is East Cocalico, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Cocalico?
The median age in East Cocalico is 39 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Cocalico?
The average commute to work in East Cocalico is 21 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Cocalico?
The unemployment rate in East Cocalico is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Cocalico?
25.6% of adults in East Cocalico 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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