Living in Harford, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harford · Census data 2020–2024
Harford has 1,325 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $90,417 (16% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $240,100, the median rent is $1,107/month.
Harford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harford at a glance
- Population
- 1,325
- Median age
- 51.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $90,417State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $240,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,107/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Harford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harford the median home value is $240,100, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,107 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,581 a month in housing costs.
Harford median household income
The median household income in Harford is $90,417 and the income per person is $42,165. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Harford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 808
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 32.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.44
32.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Harford has many vacation and second homes.
Harford demographics
- Population
- 1,325
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 542
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harford ›
Education in Harford
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Harford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Harford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harford | 1,325 | $90,417 | $240,100 | $1,107 |
| Brooklyn | 646 | $74,583 | $273,900 | $1,150 |
| Hop Bottom | 291 | $66,875 | $116,600 | $1,080 |
| Lenox | 1,842 | $75,833 | $248,700 | $1,583 |
| Gibson | 1,270 | $86,600 | $225,800 | $1,112 |
| New Milford | 748 | $56,875 | $159,900 | $850 |
| Lathrop | 695 | $82,273 | $234,200 | $823 |
| Bridgewater | 2,618 | $65,625 | $272,200 | $938 |
| South Montrose | 199 | $56,167 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Harford, PA?
The median household income in Harford is $90,417, 16% 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 Harford?
The median home value in Harford is $240,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Harford?
The median gross rent in Harford is $1,107 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Harford, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Harford?
The median age in Harford is 51.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Harford?
The average commute to work in Harford is 36 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harford?
The unemployment rate in Harford is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harford?
16.1% of adults in Harford 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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