Living in Harlansburg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harlansburg · Census data 2020–2024
Harlansburg has 269 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $54,524 (30% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $113,600, the median rent is $1,088/month.
Harlansburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harlansburg at a glance
- Population
- 269
- Median age
- 47.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $54,524State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $113,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,088/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Harlansburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harlansburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harlansburg the median home value is $113,600, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Harlansburg median household income
The median household income in Harlansburg is $54,524 and the income per person is $37,438. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Harlansburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 137
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.7%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.20
Harlansburg demographics
- Population
- 269
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 36.1%
- Households
- 122
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harlansburg ›
Education in Harlansburg
25.1% of adults 25 and older in Harlansburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harlansburg
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.5%
Harlansburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlansburg | 269 | $54,524 | $113,600 | $1,088 |
| Scott | 2,016 | $83,602 | $189,100 | $1,063 |
| Worth | 1,303 | $68,611 | $231,900 | $762 |
| Washington | 654 | $72,188 | $220,600 | $1,095 |
| Slippery Rock | 2,894 | $78,583 | $190,600 | $1,552 |
| Lake Arthur Estates | 333 | $45,625 | $24,200 | — |
| Plain Grove | 751 | $70,750 | $218,100 | $1,072 |
| Hickory | 2,565 | $74,478 | $180,200 | $937 |
| West Liberty | 327 | $73,365 | $269,600 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in Harlansburg, PA?
The median household income in Harlansburg is $54,524, 30% 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 Harlansburg?
The median home value in Harlansburg is $113,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Harlansburg?
The median gross rent in Harlansburg is $1,088 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Harlansburg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Harlansburg?
The median age in Harlansburg is 47.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Harlansburg?
The average commute to work in Harlansburg is 23 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harlansburg?
The unemployment rate in Harlansburg is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harlansburg?
25.1% of adults in Harlansburg 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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