Living in East Donegal, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Donegal · Census data 2020–2024
East Donegal has 8,689 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $109,158 (40% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $331,300, the median rent is $1,528/month.
East Donegal at a glance
- Population
- 8,689
- Median age
- 37.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $109,158State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $331,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,528/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is East Donegal a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Donegal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Donegal the median home value is $331,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,528 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,892 a month in housing costs.
East Donegal median household income
The median household income in East Donegal is $109,158 and the income per person is $42,425. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Donegal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,170
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.73
East Donegal demographics
- Population
- 8,689
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 3,137
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Donegal ›
Education in East Donegal
35.7% of adults 25 and older in East Donegal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Donegal
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
East Donegal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Donegal | 8,689 | $109,158 | $331,300 | $1,528 |
| Maytown | 4,443 | $119,097 | $324,300 | $1,712 |
| Marietta | 2,886 | $54,167 | $211,600 | $1,020 |
| Rheems | 2,426 | $96,667 | $265,400 | $1,639 |
| Mount Joy | 8,344 | $90,061 | $266,500 | $1,182 |
| West Donegal | 9,058 | $90,461 | $345,500 | $2,698 |
| Hellam | 5,953 | $94,750 | $227,600 | $1,289 |
| Wrightsville | 1,869 | $67,198 | $182,500 | $1,052 |
| Bainbridge | 1,376 | $99,167 | $230,700 | $1,564 |
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What is the median household income in East Donegal, PA?
The median household income in East Donegal is $109,158, 40% 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 Donegal?
The median home value in East Donegal is $331,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Donegal?
The median gross rent in East Donegal is $1,528 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is East Donegal, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Donegal?
The median age in East Donegal is 37.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Donegal?
The average commute to work in East Donegal is 24 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Donegal?
The unemployment rate in East Donegal is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Donegal?
35.7% of adults in East Donegal 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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