Living in Ernest, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ernest · Census data 2020–2024
Ernest has 366 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $68,125 (13% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $76,200, the median rent is $906/month.
Ernest is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ernest at a glance
- Population
- 366
- Median age
- 35.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $68,125State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $76,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $906/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Ernest a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ernest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ernest the median home value is $76,200, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, which is 16.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $961 a month in housing costs.
Ernest median household income
The median household income in Ernest is $68,125 and the income per person is $25,734. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Ernest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 152
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.79
Ernest demographics
- Population
- 366
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 131
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ernest ›
Education in Ernest
31% of adults 25 and older in Ernest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ernest
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Ernest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest | 366 | $68,125 | $76,200 | $906 |
| Creekside | 336 | $52,500 | $75,000 | $925 |
| Chevy Chase Heights | 1,101 | $51,930 | $136,800 | $825 |
| White | 15,170 | $66,186 | $202,600 | $789 |
| Washington | 1,550 | $65,938 | $207,100 | $622 |
| Indiana | 14,212 | $40,857 | $135,600 | $849 |
| Rayne | 2,769 | $60,582 | $217,000 | $699 |
| Atwood | 160 | $47,083 | $218,300 | — |
| Armstrong | 2,753 | $81,404 | $183,500 | $766 |
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What is the median household income in Ernest, PA?
The median household income in Ernest is $68,125, 13% 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 Ernest?
The median home value in Ernest is $76,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Ernest?
The median gross rent in Ernest is $906 per month, about 16.8% of household income.
Is Ernest, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Ernest?
The median age in Ernest is 35.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Ernest?
The average commute to work in Ernest is 29 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ernest?
The unemployment rate in Ernest is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ernest?
31% of adults in Ernest 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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