Living in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eau Claire · Census data 2020–2024

Eau Claire has 272 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $61,719 (21% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $146,900, the median rent is $680/month.

Eau Claire is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Eau Claire at a glance

Population
272
Median age
39.6State: 40.9
Median household income
$61,719State: $77,971
Median home value
$146,900State: $254,500
Median rent
$680/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
78.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
Average commute
27 min

Is Eau Claire a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%.

Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Eau Claire

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eau Claire the median home value is $146,900, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, which is 14.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $943 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Eau Claire$146,900
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Eau Claire$680
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Eau Claire median household income

The median household income in Eau Claire is $61,719 and the income per person is $30,375. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Eau Claire$61,719
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Eau Claire: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
128
Owner-occupied
78.4%
Renter-occupied
21.6%
Vacant
13.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1954
Average household size
2.45

Eau Claire demographics

Population
272
Median age
39.6
Under 18
22.8%
65 and older
23.9%
Households
111
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
11.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eau Claire ›

Education in Eau Claire

14.3% of adults 25 and older in Eau Claire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Eau Claire14.3%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Eau Claire

Unemployment rate
0.9%State: 5.3%
Average commute
27 minState: 26 min
Work from home
16.7%
Drive alone
72.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
7%
Homes with broadband
91.9%

Eau Claire vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Eau Claire272$61,719$146,900$680
Venango937$89,432$217,900$917
Allegheny505$60,625$160,300$1,071
Scrubgrass855$61,458$151,600$1,365
Washington1,368$64,167$156,600$900
Emlenton663$60,913$103,900$743
Boyers138$57,813$58,000$936
Clintonville511$47,083$99,900$627
Foxburg277$81,250$176,800$731

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Living in Eau Claire: FAQ

What is the median household income in Eau Claire, PA?

The median household income in Eau Claire is $61,719, 21% 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 Eau Claire?

The median home value in Eau Claire is $146,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Eau Claire?

The median gross rent in Eau Claire is $680 per month, about 14.3% of household income.

Is Eau Claire, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.

What is the median age in Eau Claire?

The median age in Eau Claire is 39.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Eau Claire?

The average commute to work in Eau Claire is 27 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Eau Claire?

The unemployment rate in Eau Claire is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Eau Claire?

14.3% of adults in Eau Claire 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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