Living in Elderton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elderton · Census data 2020–2024
Elderton has 310 residents with a median age of 54.6. The median household income is $63,214 (19% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $127,200, the median rent is $675/month.
Elderton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elderton at a glance
- Population
- 310
- Median age
- 54.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $63,214State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $127,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $675/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Elderton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elderton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elderton the median home value is $127,200, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,120 a month in housing costs.
Elderton median household income
The median household income in Elderton is $63,214 and the income per person is $33,927. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Elderton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 174
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 1.99
Elderton demographics
- Population
- 310
- Median age
- 54.6
- Under 18
- 11.6%
- 65 and older
- 39.4%
- Households
- 154
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elderton ›
Education in Elderton
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Elderton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elderton
- Unemployment rate
- 14.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 90.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
Elderton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elderton | 310 | $63,214 | $127,200 | $675 |
| Plumcreek | 2,068 | $87,606 | $161,000 | $720 |
| South Bend | 1,015 | $79,583 | $160,600 | $633 |
| Armstrong | 2,753 | $81,404 | $183,500 | $766 |
| Atwood | 160 | $47,083 | $218,300 | — |
| Kittanning | 2,104 | $78,750 | $230,700 | $756 |
| Burrell | 482 | $53,625 | $165,100 | $867 |
| Washington | 1,550 | $65,938 | $207,100 | $622 |
| Rural Valley | 1,019 | $68,512 | $145,200 | $685 |
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What is the median household income in Elderton, PA?
The median household income in Elderton is $63,214, 19% 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 Elderton?
The median home value in Elderton is $127,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Elderton?
The median gross rent in Elderton is $675 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Elderton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in Elderton?
The median age in Elderton is 54.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Elderton?
The average commute to work in Elderton is 35 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elderton?
The unemployment rate in Elderton is 14.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elderton?
13.9% of adults in Elderton 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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