Living in East Penn, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Penn · Census data 2020–2024
East Penn has 2,778 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $70,294 (10% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $228,500, the median rent is $1,114/month.
East Penn at a glance
- Population
- 2,778
- Median age
- 45.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $70,294State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $228,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,114/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is East Penn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Penn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Penn the median home value is $228,500, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,114 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,680 a month in housing costs.
East Penn median household income
The median household income in East Penn is $70,294 and the income per person is $33,487. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Penn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,063
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.68
East Penn demographics
- Population
- 2,778
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 1,028
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Penn ›
Education in East Penn
18.4% of adults 25 and older in East Penn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Penn
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 61.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
East Penn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Penn | 2,778 | $70,294 | $228,500 | $1,114 |
| Mahoning | 4,296 | $71,881 | $241,300 | $1,155 |
| Lehighton | 5,268 | $64,651 | $213,600 | $1,019 |
| Bowmanstown | 968 | $68,365 | $191,900 | $1,005 |
| Slatedale | 303 | $96,071 | $213,300 | — |
| Weissport | 506 | $66,875 | $77,900 | $980 |
| Parryville | 445 | $62,250 | $180,300 | $1,063 |
| Weissport East | 1,646 | $54,837 | $193,500 | $762 |
| Washington | 6,595 | $86,837 | $282,100 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in East Penn, PA?
The median household income in East Penn is $70,294, 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 Penn?
The median home value in East Penn is $228,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Penn?
The median gross rent in East Penn is $1,114 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is East Penn, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in East Penn?
The median age in East Penn is 45.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Penn?
The average commute to work in East Penn is 41 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Penn?
The unemployment rate in East Penn is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Penn?
18.4% of adults in East Penn 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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