Living in Elmhurst, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elmhurst · Census data 2020–2024
Elmhurst has 881 residents with a median age of 54.9. The median household income is $79,205 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $215,500, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Elmhurst is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elmhurst at a glance
- Population
- 881
- Median age
- 54.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,205State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $215,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Elmhurst a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 15% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elmhurst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elmhurst the median home value is $215,500, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,714 a month in housing costs.
Elmhurst median household income
The median household income in Elmhurst is $79,205 and the income per person is $43,576. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Elmhurst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 412
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.04
Elmhurst demographics
- Population
- 881
- Median age
- 54.9
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 40.2%
- Households
- 383
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elmhurst ›
Education in Elmhurst
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Elmhurst have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elmhurst
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
Elmhurst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst | 881 | $79,205 | $215,500 | $3,501 |
| Roaring Brook | 2,250 | $127,500 | $308,900 | $1,488 |
| Moscow | 1,798 | $82,031 | $307,000 | $950 |
| Dunmore | 14,181 | $71,302 | $196,100 | $928 |
| Mount Cobb | 2,065 | $105,577 | $289,800 | — |
| Madison | 2,401 | $79,769 | $247,800 | $910 |
| Throop | 4,081 | $57,462 | $165,400 | $983 |
| Olyphant | 5,381 | $66,423 | $160,900 | $963 |
| Jessup | 4,495 | $64,844 | $169,300 | $959 |
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What is the median household income in Elmhurst, PA?
The median household income in Elmhurst is $79,205, about the same as 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 Elmhurst?
The median home value in Elmhurst is $215,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Elmhurst?
The median gross rent in Elmhurst is $3,501 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Elmhurst, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 15% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Elmhurst?
The median age in Elmhurst is 54.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Elmhurst?
The average commute to work in Elmhurst is 27 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elmhurst?
The unemployment rate in Elmhurst is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elmhurst?
32.5% of adults in Elmhurst 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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