Living in East Norwegian, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Norwegian · Census data 2020–2024
East Norwegian has 829 residents with a median age of 55.9. The median household income is $70,000 (10% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $143,800, the median rent is $860/month.
East Norwegian is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Norwegian at a glance
- Population
- 829
- Median age
- 55.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $70,000State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $143,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $860/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 86.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is East Norwegian a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Norwegian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Norwegian the median home value is $143,800, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,227 a month in housing costs.
East Norwegian median household income
The median household income in East Norwegian is $70,000 and the income per person is $33,389. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Norwegian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 411
- Owner-occupied
- 86.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.2%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.23
East Norwegian demographics
- Population
- 829
- Median age
- 55.9
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 34.6%
- Households
- 370
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Norwegian ›
Education in East Norwegian
16.1% of adults 25 and older in East Norwegian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Norwegian
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
East Norwegian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Norwegian | 829 | $70,000 | $143,800 | $860 |
| Port Carbon | 1,768 | $61,182 | $112,000 | $877 |
| Cumbola | 243 | $51,250 | $96,000 | $731 |
| Mechanicsville | 448 | $61,250 | $120,800 | $898 |
| St. Clair | 2,754 | $64,304 | $71,800 | $1,064 |
| Palo Alto | 960 | $61,667 | $91,100 | $961 |
| New Philadelphia | 975 | $42,441 | $94,300 | $822 |
| North Manheim | 4,136 | $88,125 | $244,900 | $740 |
| Pottsville | 13,364 | $54,332 | $100,500 | $822 |
More for people moving to East Norwegian
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What is the median household income in East Norwegian, PA?
The median household income in East Norwegian is $70,000, 10% 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 Norwegian?
The median home value in East Norwegian is $143,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Norwegian?
The median gross rent in East Norwegian is $860 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is East Norwegian, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in East Norwegian?
The median age in East Norwegian is 55.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Norwegian?
The average commute to work in East Norwegian is 23 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Norwegian?
The unemployment rate in East Norwegian is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Norwegian?
16.1% of adults in East Norwegian 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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