Living in Hemlock, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hemlock · Census data 2020–2024
Hemlock has 2,396 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $89,091 (14% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $278,100, the median rent is $1,165/month.
Hemlock at a glance
- Population
- 2,396
- Median age
- 41.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $89,091State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $278,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,165/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Hemlock a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hemlock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hemlock the median home value is $278,100, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,165 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,724 a month in housing costs.
Hemlock median household income
The median household income in Hemlock is $89,091 and the income per person is $38,291. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Hemlock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 881
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.81
Hemlock demographics
- Population
- 2,396
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 854
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hemlock ›
Education in Hemlock
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Hemlock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hemlock
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Hemlock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock | 2,396 | $89,091 | $278,100 | $1,165 |
| Buckhorn | 646 | $59,531 | $277,600 | — |
| Fernville | 456 | $68,750 | $275,000 | — |
| Montour | 1,129 | $68,203 | $231,100 | $933 |
| Bloomsburg | 13,024 | $51,536 | $179,100 | $980 |
| Mount Pleasant | 1,605 | $91,875 | $277,000 | $1,086 |
| West Hemlock | 490 | $118,750 | $283,300 | $875 |
| Cooper | 1,021 | $71,406 | $197,400 | $1,005 |
| Eyers Grove | 125 | $43,750 | $142,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hemlock, PA?
The median household income in Hemlock is $89,091, 14% 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 Hemlock?
The median home value in Hemlock is $278,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Hemlock?
The median gross rent in Hemlock is $1,165 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is Hemlock, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Hemlock?
The median age in Hemlock is 41.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Hemlock?
The average commute to work in Hemlock is 22 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hemlock?
The unemployment rate in Hemlock is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hemlock?
29.3% of adults in Hemlock 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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