Living in Emeigh, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emeigh · Census data 2020–2024
Emeigh has 261 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $42,283 (46% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $101,100.
Emeigh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Emeigh at a glance
- Population
- 261
- Median age
- 38.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $42,283State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $101,100State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 97.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Emeigh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Emeigh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emeigh the median home value is $101,100, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $987 a month in housing costs.
Emeigh median household income
The median household income in Emeigh is $42,283 and the income per person is $16,901. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Emeigh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 108
- Owner-occupied
- 97.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.1%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.78
Emeigh demographics
- Population
- 261
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 30.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 94
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emeigh ›
Education in Emeigh
9.1% of adults 25 and older in Emeigh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emeigh
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Emeigh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeigh | 261 | $42,283 | $101,100 | — |
| Susquehanna | 1,874 | $52,431 | $126,400 | $701 |
| Cherry Tree | 215 | $60,625 | $108,400 | $750 |
| Northern Cambria | 3,494 | $54,673 | $93,100 | $612 |
| Hastings | 880 | $70,625 | $112,200 | $448 |
| Elder | 954 | $62,083 | $114,900 | $641 |
| St. Benedict | 476 | $60,577 | $70,000 | — |
| Alverda | 159 | $35,625 | $82,400 | — |
| Nicktown | 143 | $63,125 | $171,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Emeigh, PA?
The median household income in Emeigh is $42,283, 46% 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 Emeigh?
The median home value in Emeigh is $101,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is Emeigh, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Emeigh?
The median age in Emeigh is 38.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Emeigh?
The average commute to work in Emeigh is 26 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emeigh?
The unemployment rate in Emeigh is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emeigh?
9.1% of adults in Emeigh 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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