Living in Harleigh, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harleigh · Census data 2020–2024
Harleigh has 1,389 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $130,329 (67% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $342,000.
Harleigh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harleigh at a glance
- Population
- 1,389
- Median age
- 49.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $130,329State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $342,000State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 95%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Harleigh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 67% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harleigh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harleigh the median home value is $342,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,059 a month in housing costs.
Harleigh median household income
The median household income in Harleigh is $130,329 and the income per person is $42,638. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Harleigh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 588
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- Renter-occupied
- 5%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.50
Harleigh demographics
- Population
- 1,389
- Median age
- 49.9
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 555
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harleigh ›
Education in Harleigh
33.6% of adults 25 and older in Harleigh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harleigh
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Harleigh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harleigh | 1,389 | $130,329 | $342,000 | — |
| Lattimer | 684 | $31,206 | $217,900 | — |
| Pardeesville | 366 | $51,626 | $341,400 | — |
| Hazleton | 30,111 | $46,177 | $151,600 | $1,089 |
| Hazle | 10,263 | $59,134 | $206,000 | $887 |
| West Hazleton | 5,178 | $34,118 | $151,800 | $1,186 |
| Butler | 9,827 | $108,514 | $252,900 | $1,620 |
| Jeddo | 158 | $65,903 | $125,700 | — |
| Beech Mountain Lakes | 2,111 | $128,235 | $219,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Harleigh, PA?
The median household income in Harleigh is $130,329, 67% 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 Harleigh?
The median home value in Harleigh is $342,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is Harleigh, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 67% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Harleigh?
The median age in Harleigh is 49.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Harleigh?
The average commute to work in Harleigh is 13 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harleigh?
The unemployment rate in Harleigh is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harleigh?
33.6% of adults in Harleigh 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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