Living in East Marlborough, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Marlborough · Census data 2020–2024
East Marlborough has 7,714 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $155,504 (99% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $611,400, the median rent is $1,006/month.
East Marlborough at a glance
- Population
- 7,714
- Median age
- 48State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $155,504State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $611,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,006/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 92%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is East Marlborough a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 99% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 140% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Marlborough
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Marlborough the median home value is $611,400, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,006 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,974 a month in housing costs.
East Marlborough median household income
The median household income in East Marlborough is $155,504 and the income per person is $77,977. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Marlborough: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,905
- Owner-occupied
- 92%
- Renter-occupied
- 8%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.65
East Marlborough demographics
- Population
- 7,714
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 2,853
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Marlborough ›
Education in East Marlborough
66.5% of adults 25 and older in East Marlborough have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 30.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Marlborough
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 29%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
East Marlborough vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Marlborough | 7,714 | $155,504 | $611,400 | $1,006 |
| Unionville | 652 | $132,313 | $473,700 | — |
| Kennett Square | 6,243 | $80,505 | $402,700 | $1,396 |
| Newlin | 1,240 | $160,341 | $811,200 | $1,243 |
| Kennett | 8,968 | $150,709 | $563,800 | $2,189 |
| Toughkenamon | 804 | $116,458 | $387,300 | $2,606 |
| Hamorton | 138 | $146,274 | $439,600 | — |
| Pocopson | 4,469 | $230,000 | $689,800 | — |
| West Marlborough | 777 | $73,438 | $466,700 | $1,656 |
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What is the median household income in East Marlborough, PA?
The median household income in East Marlborough is $155,504, 99% 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 Marlborough?
The median home value in East Marlborough is $611,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Marlborough?
The median gross rent in East Marlborough is $1,006 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is East Marlborough, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 99% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 140% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Marlborough?
The median age in East Marlborough is 48 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Marlborough?
The average commute to work in East Marlborough is 26 minutes; 29% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Marlborough?
The unemployment rate in East Marlborough is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Marlborough?
66.5% of adults in East Marlborough 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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