Living in Harwick, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harwick · Census data 2020–2024
Harwick has 899 residents with a median age of 59.1. The median household income is $60,179 (23% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $134,800, the median rent is $964/month.
Harwick is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harwick at a glance
- Population
- 899
- Median age
- 59.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $60,179State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $134,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $964/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Harwick a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harwick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harwick the median home value is $134,800, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,201 a month in housing costs.
Harwick median household income
The median household income in Harwick is $60,179 and the income per person is $40,231. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Harwick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 511
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 1.91
Harwick demographics
- Population
- 899
- Median age
- 59.1
- Under 18
- 6.3%
- 65 and older
- 31.9%
- Households
- 471
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harwick ›
Education in Harwick
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Harwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harwick
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Harwick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwick | 899 | $60,179 | $134,800 | $964 |
| Cheswick | 1,661 | $75,000 | $196,200 | $1,148 |
| Springdale | 3,319 | $65,893 | $153,900 | $895 |
| Harmar | 3,075 | $65,075 | $206,200 | $935 |
| Arnold | 4,704 | $45,417 | $86,400 | $846 |
| East Deer | 1,389 | $65,625 | $106,900 | $840 |
| New Kensington | 12,011 | $49,063 | $142,000 | $751 |
| Oakmont | 6,702 | $92,782 | $334,500 | $1,190 |
| Frazer | 1,040 | $77,625 | $186,300 | $918 |
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What is the median household income in Harwick, PA?
The median household income in Harwick is $60,179, 23% 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 Harwick?
The median home value in Harwick is $134,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Harwick?
The median gross rent in Harwick is $964 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Harwick, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Harwick?
The median age in Harwick is 59.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Harwick?
The average commute to work in Harwick is 23 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harwick?
The unemployment rate in Harwick is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harwick?
23.3% of adults in Harwick 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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