Living in Eldred, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eldred · Census data 2020–2024
Eldred has 1,874 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $99,464 (28% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $270,000, the median rent is $1,356/month.
Eldred at a glance
- Population
- 1,874
- Median age
- 49.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $99,464State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $270,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,356/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Eldred a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Eldred
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eldred the median home value is $270,000, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,356 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,789 a month in housing costs.
Eldred median household income
The median household income in Eldred is $99,464 and the income per person is $45,646. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Eldred: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 770
- Owner-occupied
- 96.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.6%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.52
Eldred demographics
- Population
- 1,874
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 743
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eldred ›
Education in Eldred
25.7% of adults 25 and older in Eldred have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eldred
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Eldred vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldred | 1,874 | $99,464 | $270,000 | $1,356 |
| Gamble | 804 | $86,429 | $214,900 | — |
| Hepburn | 2,568 | $81,488 | $255,700 | $832 |
| Loyalsock | 11,491 | $59,491 | $248,900 | $1,039 |
| Faxon | 727 | $51,406 | $204,500 | — |
| Kenmar | 5,077 | $58,857 | $225,200 | $826 |
| Upper Fairfield | 1,685 | $79,423 | $249,700 | $813 |
| Montoursville | 4,706 | $59,919 | $208,200 | $935 |
| Fairfield | 2,826 | $73,409 | $256,100 | $1,750 |
More for people moving to Eldred
Eldred ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Eldred: FAQ
What is the median household income in Eldred, PA?
The median household income in Eldred is $99,464, 28% 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 Eldred?
The median home value in Eldred is $270,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Eldred?
The median gross rent in Eldred is $1,356 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Eldred, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Eldred?
The median age in Eldred is 49.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Eldred?
The average commute to work in Eldred is 29 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eldred?
The unemployment rate in Eldred is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eldred?
25.7% of adults in Eldred 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.
Last updated: