Living in Espy, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Espy · Census data 2020–2024
Espy has 1,624 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $79,038 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $166,900, the median rent is $1,101/month.
Espy at a glance
- Population
- 1,624
- Median age
- 49.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,038State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $166,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,101/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Espy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Espy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Espy the median home value is $166,900, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,101 per month, which is 17.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,422 a month in housing costs.
Espy median household income
The median household income in Espy is $79,038 and the income per person is $40,709. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Espy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 871
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.14
Espy demographics
- Population
- 1,624
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 758
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Espy ›
Education in Espy
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Espy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Espy
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Espy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espy | 1,624 | $79,038 | $166,900 | $1,101 |
| Scott | 5,583 | $85,368 | $234,100 | $1,239 |
| Almedia | 1,271 | $67,361 | $194,000 | $1,163 |
| Bloomsburg | 13,024 | $51,536 | $179,100 | $980 |
| Lightstreet | 1,156 | $70,739 | $168,400 | $1,132 |
| Main | 1,410 | $70,893 | $225,800 | $1,192 |
| Mainville | 115 | $36,250 | $158,000 | $1,292 |
| Fernville | 456 | $68,750 | $275,000 | — |
| South Centre | 1,968 | $65,045 | $174,200 | $1,044 |
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What is the median household income in Espy, PA?
The median household income in Espy is $79,038, about the same as 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 Espy?
The median home value in Espy is $166,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Espy?
The median gross rent in Espy is $1,101 per month, about 17.1% of household income.
Is Espy, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Espy?
The median age in Espy is 49.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Espy?
The average commute to work in Espy is 17 minutes; 17.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Espy?
The unemployment rate in Espy is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Espy?
36.1% of adults in Espy 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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