Living in Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emmaus · Census data 2020–2024
Emmaus has 11,889 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $83,917 (8% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $266,000, the median rent is $1,389/month.
Emmaus at a glance
- Population
- 11,889
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $83,917State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $266,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,389/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 64%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Emmaus a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Emmaus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emmaus the median home value is $266,000, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,389 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,732 a month in housing costs.
Emmaus median household income
The median household income in Emmaus is $83,917 and the income per person is $44,764. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Emmaus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,128
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
- Renter-occupied
- 36%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.36
Emmaus demographics
- Population
- 11,889
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 5,038
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emmaus ›
Education in Emmaus
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Emmaus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emmaus
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Emmaus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus | 11,889 | $83,917 | $266,000 | $1,389 |
| Dorneyville | 5,211 | $128,732 | $417,600 | $1,934 |
| Upper Milford | 8,057 | $110,139 | $396,100 | $1,190 |
| Macungie | 3,274 | $75,677 | $292,900 | $1,806 |
| Wescosville | 7,148 | $139,826 | $452,400 | $1,602 |
| Lower Macungie | 32,727 | $125,230 | $406,500 | $1,861 |
| Allentown | 125,976 | $55,494 | $206,600 | $1,317 |
| Cetronia | 2,120 | $79,222 | $292,800 | $1,098 |
| Ancient Oaks | 7,777 | $134,375 | $432,800 | $1,842 |
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What is the median household income in Emmaus, PA?
The median household income in Emmaus is $83,917, 8% 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 Emmaus?
The median home value in Emmaus is $266,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Emmaus?
The median gross rent in Emmaus is $1,389 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Emmaus, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Emmaus?
The median age in Emmaus is 39.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Emmaus?
The average commute to work in Emmaus is 27 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emmaus?
The unemployment rate in Emmaus is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emmaus?
32.1% of adults in Emmaus 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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