Living in Heilwood, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Heilwood · Census data 2020–2024

Heilwood has 239 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $66,458 (15% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $85,600.

Heilwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Heilwood at a glance

Population
239
Median age
40.8State: 40.9
Median household income
$66,458State: $77,971
Median home value
$85,600State: $254,500
Homeowners
93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15%
Average commute
33 min

Is Heilwood a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.4%.

Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 22.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Heilwood

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Heilwood the median home value is $85,600, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,070 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Heilwood$85,600
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Heilwood median household income

The median household income in Heilwood is $66,458 and the income per person is $36,650. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Heilwood$66,458
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Heilwood: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
130
Owner-occupied
93.6%
Renter-occupied
6.4%
Vacant
16.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.19

Heilwood demographics

Population
239
Median age
40.8
Under 18
18.4%
65 and older
22.2%
Households
109
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
17.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.5%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Heilwood ›

Education in Heilwood

15% of adults 25 and older in Heilwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Heilwood15%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Heilwood

Unemployment rate
22.4%State: 5.3%
Average commute
33 minState: 26 min
Work from home
4.1%
Drive alone
95.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
75.2%

Heilwood vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Heilwood239$66,458$85,600—
Pine1,495$69,375$124,000$783
Alverda159$35,625$82,400—
Green3,404$60,274$91,100$945
Cherryhill2,525$66,746$172,800$740
Barr1,992$78,036$181,000$636
Nicktown143$63,125$171,600—
Clymer1,106$44,044$78,000$761
Commodore148$87,583$61,000—

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Living in Heilwood: FAQ

What is the median household income in Heilwood, PA?

The median household income in Heilwood is $66,458, 15% 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 Heilwood?

The median home value in Heilwood is $85,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Heilwood, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 22.4%.

What is the median age in Heilwood?

The median age in Heilwood is 40.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Heilwood?

The average commute to work in Heilwood is 33 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Heilwood?

The unemployment rate in Heilwood is 22.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Heilwood?

15% of adults in Heilwood 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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