Living in East Deer, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Deer · Census data 2020–2024
East Deer has 1,389 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $65,625 (16% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $106,900, the median rent is $840/month.
East Deer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Deer at a glance
- Population
- 1,389
- Median age
- 47.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $65,625State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $106,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $840/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is East Deer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Deer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Deer the median home value is $106,900, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,076 a month in housing costs.
East Deer median household income
The median household income in East Deer is $65,625 and the income per person is $42,176. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Deer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 776
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.14
East Deer demographics
- Population
- 1,389
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 639
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Deer ›
Education in East Deer
27.1% of adults 25 and older in East Deer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Deer
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
East Deer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Deer | 1,389 | $65,625 | $106,900 | $840 |
| Frazer | 1,040 | $77,625 | $186,300 | $918 |
| Arnold | 4,704 | $45,417 | $86,400 | $846 |
| Tarentum | 4,249 | $45,167 | $84,300 | $803 |
| New Kensington | 12,011 | $49,063 | $142,000 | $751 |
| Brackenridge | 3,167 | $50,197 | $94,800 | $778 |
| Harwick | 899 | $60,179 | $134,800 | $964 |
| Russellton | 1,333 | $71,786 | $241,300 | $1,045 |
| Lower Burrell | 11,633 | $84,602 | $198,600 | $911 |
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What is the median household income in East Deer, PA?
The median household income in East Deer is $65,625, 16% 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 Deer?
The median home value in East Deer is $106,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Deer?
The median gross rent in East Deer is $840 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is East Deer, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in East Deer?
The median age in East Deer is 47.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Deer?
The average commute to work in East Deer is 23 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Deer?
The unemployment rate in East Deer is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Deer?
27.1% of adults in East Deer 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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