Living in Harleysville, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harleysville · Census data 2020–2024
Harleysville has 9,090 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $106,735 (37% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $424,100, the median rent is $1,772/month.
Harleysville at a glance
- Population
- 9,090
- Median age
- 49.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $106,735State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $424,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,772/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Harleysville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harleysville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harleysville the median home value is $424,100, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,772 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,416 a month in housing costs.
Harleysville median household income
The median household income in Harleysville is $106,735 and the income per person is $56,617. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Harleysville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,791
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.37
Harleysville demographics
- Population
- 9,090
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 3,672
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harleysville ›
Education in Harleysville
40.4% of adults 25 and older in Harleysville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harleysville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Harleysville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harleysville | 9,090 | $106,735 | $424,100 | $1,772 |
| Lower Salford | 16,137 | $146,481 | $509,200 | $1,719 |
| Franconia | 13,546 | $111,426 | $424,700 | $1,897 |
| Upper Salford | 3,171 | $138,600 | $459,800 | $1,204 |
| Kulpsville | 8,799 | $92,721 | $369,700 | $1,933 |
| Towamencin | 18,035 | $100,396 | $429,900 | $1,753 |
| Salford | 3,059 | $125,658 | $462,800 | $1,536 |
| Souderton | 7,181 | $93,537 | $320,900 | $1,297 |
| Spring Mount | 2,288 | $104,583 | $262,800 | $1,770 |
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What is the median household income in Harleysville, PA?
The median household income in Harleysville is $106,735, 37% 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 Harleysville?
The median home value in Harleysville is $424,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Harleysville?
The median gross rent in Harleysville is $1,772 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Harleysville, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Harleysville?
The median age in Harleysville is 49.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Harleysville?
The average commute to work in Harleysville is 29 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harleysville?
The unemployment rate in Harleysville is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harleysville?
40.4% of adults in Harleysville 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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