Living in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elizabeth · Census data 2020–2024
Elizabeth has 1,371 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $51,174 (34% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $108,300, the median rent is $758/month.
Elizabeth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elizabeth at a glance
- Population
- 1,371
- Median age
- 38.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $51,174State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $108,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $758/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Elizabeth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Elizabeth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elizabeth the median home value is $108,300, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,276 a month in housing costs.
Elizabeth median household income
The median household income in Elizabeth is $51,174 and the income per person is $31,991. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Elizabeth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 652
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.38
Elizabeth demographics
- Population
- 1,371
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 577
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elizabeth ›
Education in Elizabeth
24.8% of adults 25 and older in Elizabeth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elizabeth
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 7.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Elizabeth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 1,371 | $51,174 | $108,300 | $758 |
| West Elizabeth | 344 | $55,000 | $82,100 | $935 |
| Clairton | 6,044 | $36,538 | $66,500 | $1,009 |
| Lincoln | 922 | $73,750 | $135,200 | $941 |
| Elrama | 279 | $31,824 | $97,300 | — |
| Forward | 3,009 | $67,171 | $166,000 | $1,120 |
| Jefferson Hills | 12,317 | $116,064 | $315,900 | $1,355 |
| Liberty | 2,320 | $73,786 | $115,600 | $813 |
| Glassport | 4,368 | $47,803 | $82,700 | $849 |
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What is the median household income in Elizabeth, PA?
The median household income in Elizabeth is $51,174, 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 Elizabeth?
The median home value in Elizabeth is $108,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Elizabeth?
The median gross rent in Elizabeth is $758 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Elizabeth, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Elizabeth?
The median age in Elizabeth is 38.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Elizabeth?
The average commute to work in Elizabeth is 28 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elizabeth?
The unemployment rate in Elizabeth is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elizabeth?
24.8% of adults in Elizabeth 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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