Living in East Wheatfield, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Wheatfield · Census data 2020–2024
East Wheatfield has 2,117 residents with a median age of 52.7. The median household income is $51,164 (34% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $105,300, the median rent is $764/month.
East Wheatfield at a glance
- Population
- 2,117
- Median age
- 52.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $51,164State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $105,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $764/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 86.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is East Wheatfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Wheatfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Wheatfield the median home value is $105,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, which is 12.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,290 a month in housing costs.
East Wheatfield median household income
The median household income in East Wheatfield is $51,164 and the income per person is $32,633. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Wheatfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,153
- Owner-occupied
- 86.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.3%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.08
East Wheatfield demographics
- Population
- 2,117
- Median age
- 52.7
- Under 18
- 9.5%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 1,017
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Wheatfield ›
Education in East Wheatfield
17.6% of adults 25 and older in East Wheatfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Wheatfield
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.5%
East Wheatfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wheatfield | 2,117 | $51,164 | $105,300 | $764 |
| Armagh | 103 | $88,929 | $112,500 | $950 |
| Seward | 412 | $50,278 | $68,900 | $717 |
| West Wheatfield | 2,054 | $72,500 | $153,300 | $883 |
| Buffington | 1,604 | $65,662 | $162,300 | $950 |
| New Florence | 653 | $61,500 | $117,400 | $677 |
| Vintondale | 390 | $45,000 | $55,500 | $873 |
| West Taylor | 706 | $63,828 | $89,700 | $967 |
| St. Clair | 1,247 | $55,000 | $140,700 | $758 |
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What is the median household income in East Wheatfield, PA?
The median household income in East Wheatfield is $51,164, 34% 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 Wheatfield?
The median home value in East Wheatfield is $105,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Wheatfield?
The median gross rent in East Wheatfield is $764 per month, about 12.3% of household income.
Is East Wheatfield, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in East Wheatfield?
The median age in East Wheatfield is 52.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Wheatfield?
The average commute to work in East Wheatfield is 32 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Wheatfield?
The unemployment rate in East Wheatfield is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Wheatfield?
17.6% of adults in East Wheatfield 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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