Living in Emlenton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emlenton · Census data 2020–2024
Emlenton has 663 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $60,913 (22% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $103,900, the median rent is $743/month.
Emlenton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Emlenton at a glance
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 43.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $60,913State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $103,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $743/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Emlenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Emlenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emlenton the median home value is $103,900, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,383 a month in housing costs.
Emlenton median household income
The median household income in Emlenton is $60,913 and the income per person is $33,671. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Emlenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 374
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 14.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.07
Emlenton demographics
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 321
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emlenton ›
Education in Emlenton
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Emlenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emlenton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 85.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Emlenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emlenton | 663 | $60,913 | $103,900 | $743 |
| St. Petersburg | 267 | $70,750 | $98,000 | $875 |
| Foxburg | 277 | $81,250 | $176,800 | $731 |
| Allegheny | 505 | $60,625 | $160,300 | $1,071 |
| Richland | 420 | $63,125 | $150,000 | — |
| Scrubgrass | 855 | $61,458 | $151,600 | $1,365 |
| Richland | 702 | $69,821 | $181,300 | $869 |
| Salem | 921 | $68,125 | $163,000 | $715 |
| Eau Claire | 272 | $61,719 | $146,900 | $680 |
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What is the median household income in Emlenton, PA?
The median household income in Emlenton is $60,913, 22% 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 Emlenton?
The median home value in Emlenton is $103,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Emlenton?
The median gross rent in Emlenton is $743 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Emlenton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Emlenton?
The median age in Emlenton is 43.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Emlenton?
The average commute to work in Emlenton is 40 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emlenton?
The unemployment rate in Emlenton is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emlenton?
19.4% of adults in Emlenton 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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