Living in German, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of German · Census data 2020–2024
German has 4,563 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $61,834 (21% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $123,200, the median rent is $1,327/month.
German at a glance
- Population
- 4,563
- Median age
- 46.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $61,834State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $123,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,327/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is German a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in German
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In German the median home value is $123,200, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,327 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,175 a month in housing costs.
German median household income
The median household income in German is $61,834 and the income per person is $32,371. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in German: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,120
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.33
German demographics
- Population
- 4,563
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 1,949
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of German ›
Education in German
21.5% of adults 25 and older in German have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in German
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 94.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
German vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German | 4,563 | $61,834 | $123,200 | $1,327 |
| Edenborn | 398 | $42,055 | — | — |
| Masontown | 3,201 | $53,676 | $126,300 | $451 |
| Nemacolin | 1,306 | $27,557 | — | $968 |
| New Salem | 364 | $84,250 | $159,300 | — |
| Georges | 6,213 | $90,443 | $148,500 | $859 |
| Nicholson | 1,417 | $65,096 | $147,800 | $1,027 |
| Fairdale | 2,126 | $79,350 | $146,600 | $687 |
| Carmichaels | 388 | $58,393 | $150,000 | $763 |
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What is the median household income in German, PA?
The median household income in German is $61,834, 21% 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 German?
The median home value in German is $123,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in German?
The median gross rent in German is $1,327 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is German, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in German?
The median age in German is 46.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in German?
The average commute to work in German is 29 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in German?
The unemployment rate in German is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is German?
21.5% of adults in German 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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