Living in Fox, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fox · Census data 2020–2024
Fox has 373 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $56,250 (28% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $144,300, the median rent is $825/month.
Fox is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fox at a glance
- Population
- 373
- Median age
- 46.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $144,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Fox a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fox
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fox the median home value is $144,300, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,339 a month in housing costs.
Fox median household income
The median household income in Fox is $56,250 and the income per person is $31,886. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Fox: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 550
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 74.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.63
74.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fox has many vacation and second homes.
Fox demographics
- Population
- 373
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 142
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fox ›
Education in Fox
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Fox have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fox
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.9%
Fox vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox | 373 | $56,250 | $144,300 | $825 |
| Elkland | 516 | $71,875 | $229,200 | $613 |
| McNett | 107 | $70,250 | $216,700 | — |
| Hillsgrove | 262 | $57,019 | $133,300 | $1,083 |
| Leroy | 642 | $59,766 | $227,900 | $1,000 |
| Cascade | 345 | $70,417 | $215,600 | $792 |
| Forksville | 134 | $58,438 | $135,400 | $594 |
| Canton | 1,531 | $42,132 | $126,300 | $715 |
| Overton | 253 | $58,750 | $200,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fox, PA?
The median household income in Fox is $56,250, 28% 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 Fox?
The median home value in Fox is $144,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Fox?
The median gross rent in Fox is $825 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Fox, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in Fox?
The median age in Fox is 46.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Fox?
The average commute to work in Fox is 37 minutes; 17.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fox?
The unemployment rate in Fox is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fox?
17.7% of adults in Fox 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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