Living in Edgmont, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edgmont · Census data 2020–2024
Edgmont has 4,476 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $136,964 (76% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $614,200, the median rent is $2,756/month.
Edgmont at a glance
- Population
- 4,476
- Median age
- 47.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $136,964State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $614,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,756/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Edgmont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 141% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Edgmont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edgmont the median home value is $614,200, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,756 per month, which is 37.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,594 a month in housing costs.
Edgmont median household income
The median household income in Edgmont is $136,964 and the income per person is $73,386. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Edgmont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,877
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.54
Edgmont demographics
- Population
- 4,476
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.7%
- Households
- 1,740
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edgmont ›
Education in Edgmont
68.1% of adults 25 and older in Edgmont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 30.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edgmont
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 35%
- Drive alone
- 58.6%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Edgmont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgmont | 4,476 | $136,964 | $614,200 | $2,756 |
| Lima | 2,812 | $76,932 | $396,300 | $3,000 |
| Middletown | 16,732 | $129,300 | $500,600 | $2,426 |
| Upper Providence | 10,853 | $150,563 | $632,400 | $1,566 |
| Thornbury | 6,927 | $191,543 | $770,000 | $2,358 |
| Chester Heights | 2,948 | $104,009 | $343,200 | $2,454 |
| Newtown | 15,260 | $121,350 | $611,100 | $1,971 |
| Willistown | 11,366 | $187,466 | $617,800 | $2,742 |
| Media | 5,870 | $89,092 | $467,800 | $1,411 |
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What is the median household income in Edgmont, PA?
The median household income in Edgmont is $136,964, 76% 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 Edgmont?
The median home value in Edgmont is $614,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Edgmont?
The median gross rent in Edgmont is $2,756 per month, about 37.3% of household income.
Is Edgmont, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 141% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Edgmont?
The median age in Edgmont is 47.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Edgmont?
The average commute to work in Edgmont is 26 minutes; 35% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edgmont?
The unemployment rate in Edgmont is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edgmont?
68.1% of adults in Edgmont 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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