Living in Harmar, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harmar · Census data 2020–2024
Harmar has 3,075 residents with a median age of 59.8. The median household income is $65,075 (17% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $206,200, the median rent is $935/month.
Harmar at a glance
- Population
- 3,075
- Median age
- 59.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $65,075State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $206,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $935/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Harmar a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harmar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harmar the median home value is $206,200, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,402 a month in housing costs.
Harmar median household income
The median household income in Harmar is $65,075 and the income per person is $50,910. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Harmar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,663
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.78
Harmar demographics
- Population
- 3,075
- Median age
- 59.8
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 36.7%
- Households
- 1,597
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harmar ›
Education in Harmar
46.1% of adults 25 and older in Harmar have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 18.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harmar
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Harmar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmar | 3,075 | $65,075 | $206,200 | $935 |
| Oakmont | 6,702 | $92,782 | $334,500 | $1,190 |
| Harwick | 899 | $60,179 | $134,800 | $964 |
| Indiana | 7,309 | $115,375 | $379,200 | $1,316 |
| Cheswick | 1,661 | $75,000 | $196,200 | $1,148 |
| Fox Chapel | 5,246 | $243,625 | $900,600 | — |
| Verona | 2,524 | $48,733 | $145,200 | $919 |
| Dorseyville | 941 | $99,464 | $364,000 | $1,435 |
| Springdale | 3,319 | $65,893 | $153,900 | $895 |
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What is the median household income in Harmar, PA?
The median household income in Harmar is $65,075, 17% 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 Harmar?
The median home value in Harmar is $206,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Harmar?
The median gross rent in Harmar is $935 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Harmar, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Harmar?
The median age in Harmar is 59.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Harmar?
The average commute to work in Harmar is 25 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harmar?
The unemployment rate in Harmar is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harmar?
46.1% of adults in Harmar 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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