Living in Emsworth, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emsworth · Census data 2020–2024
Emsworth has 2,465 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $64,816 (17% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $184,200, the median rent is $1,101/month.
Emsworth at a glance
- Population
- 2,465
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $64,816State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $184,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,101/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Emsworth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Emsworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emsworth the median home value is $184,200, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,101 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,576 a month in housing costs.
Emsworth median household income
The median household income in Emsworth is $64,816 and the income per person is $35,620. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Emsworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,176
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.18
Emsworth demographics
- Population
- 2,465
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 1,112
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emsworth ›
Education in Emsworth
41.6% of adults 25 and older in Emsworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emsworth
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Emsworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emsworth | 2,465 | $64,816 | $184,200 | $1,101 |
| Ben Avon | 1,919 | $102,869 | $344,700 | $1,393 |
| Kilbuck | 704 | $123,875 | $348,400 | $1,714 |
| Neville | 1,085 | $61,094 | $170,900 | $941 |
| Ben Avon Heights | 304 | $234,375 | $542,500 | — |
| Avalon | 4,674 | $51,250 | $170,500 | $909 |
| Ohio | 7,228 | $153,333 | $474,600 | $1,706 |
| Kennedy | 8,549 | $87,384 | $247,800 | $1,613 |
| Bellevue | 8,128 | $68,827 | $213,300 | $973 |
More for people moving to Emsworth
Emsworth ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Emsworth: FAQ
What is the median household income in Emsworth, PA?
The median household income in Emsworth is $64,816, 17% 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 Emsworth?
The median home value in Emsworth is $184,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Emsworth?
The median gross rent in Emsworth is $1,101 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Emsworth, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Emsworth?
The median age in Emsworth is 41.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Emsworth?
The average commute to work in Emsworth is 24 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emsworth?
The unemployment rate in Emsworth is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emsworth?
41.6% of adults in Emsworth 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.
Last updated: