Living in Greene, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greene · Census data 2020–2024
Greene has 3,545 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $64,219 (18% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $265,700, the median rent is $1,075/month.
Greene at a glance
- Population
- 3,545
- Median age
- 44.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $64,219State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $265,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,075/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Greene a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 17%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Greene
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greene the median home value is $265,700, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,075 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,771 a month in housing costs.
Greene median household income
The median household income in Greene is $64,219 and the income per person is $30,741. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Greene: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,641
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 52.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.83
52.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Greene has many vacation and second homes.
Greene demographics
- Population
- 3,545
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 1,245
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greene ›
Education in Greene
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Greene have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greene
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Greene vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene | 3,545 | $64,219 | $265,700 | $1,075 |
| The Escape | 416 | $48,603 | — | $1,358 |
| Lake Wallenpaupack Estates | 233 | $250,001 | $269,500 | — |
| Dreher | 1,370 | $51,648 | $239,200 | $975 |
| Indian Rocks | 375 | $106,250 | $313,000 | — |
| Barrett | 4,038 | $84,857 | $278,200 | $1,253 |
| Wallenpaupack Lake Estates | 1,232 | $86,917 | $242,300 | $1,673 |
| Palmyra | 3,309 | $66,071 | $330,300 | $1,367 |
| Sterling | 1,407 | $70,417 | $231,600 | $869 |
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What is the median household income in Greene, PA?
The median household income in Greene is $64,219, 18% 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 Greene?
The median home value in Greene is $265,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Greene?
The median gross rent in Greene is $1,075 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Greene, PA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 17%.
What is the median age in Greene?
The median age in Greene is 44.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Greene?
The average commute to work in Greene is 44 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greene?
The unemployment rate in Greene is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greene?
19.2% of adults in Greene 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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