Living in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harborcreek · Census data 2020–2024
Harborcreek has 16,671 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $87,329 (12% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $237,000, the median rent is $932/month.
Harborcreek at a glance
- Population
- 16,671
- Median age
- 43State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $87,329State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $237,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $932/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Harborcreek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harborcreek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harborcreek the median home value is $237,000, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $932 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,584 a month in housing costs.
Harborcreek median household income
The median household income in Harborcreek is $87,329 and the income per person is $41,146. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Harborcreek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,387
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.36
Harborcreek demographics
- Population
- 16,671
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 6,180
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harborcreek ›
Education in Harborcreek
35.9% of adults 25 and older in Harborcreek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harborcreek
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Harborcreek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborcreek | 16,671 | $87,329 | $237,000 | $932 |
| Northwest Harborcreek | 8,753 | $93,617 | $225,800 | $966 |
| Wesleyville | 3,179 | $48,952 | $108,600 | $870 |
| Lawrence Park | 3,775 | $74,548 | $138,800 | $1,195 |
| Erie | 93,850 | $46,113 | $115,200 | $870 |
| Greenfield | 2,051 | $83,343 | $220,500 | $1,013 |
| Greene | 4,456 | $85,750 | $227,700 | $1,729 |
| North East | 4,054 | $68,828 | $167,000 | $769 |
| Summit | 7,314 | $73,553 | $245,000 | $1,423 |
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What is the median household income in Harborcreek, PA?
The median household income in Harborcreek is $87,329, 12% higher 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 Harborcreek?
The median home value in Harborcreek is $237,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Harborcreek?
The median gross rent in Harborcreek is $932 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Harborcreek, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.4%.
What is the median age in Harborcreek?
The median age in Harborcreek is 43 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Harborcreek?
The average commute to work in Harborcreek is 18 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harborcreek?
The unemployment rate in Harborcreek is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harborcreek?
35.9% of adults in Harborcreek 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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