Living in Hereford, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hereford · Census data 2020–2024
Hereford has 3,048 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $115,833 (49% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $392,600, the median rent is $1,590/month.
Hereford at a glance
- Population
- 3,048
- Median age
- 41.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $115,833State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $392,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,590/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Hereford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hereford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hereford the median home value is $392,600, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,590 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,986 a month in housing costs.
Hereford median household income
The median household income in Hereford is $115,833 and the income per person is $44,842. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Hereford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,106
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.97
Hereford demographics
- Population
- 3,048
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,026
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hereford ›
Education in Hereford
30.3% of adults 25 and older in Hereford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hereford
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 36.7%
- Drive alone
- 52.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Hereford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 3,048 | $115,833 | $392,600 | $1,590 |
| Bally | 1,161 | $76,339 | $234,600 | $1,123 |
| Washington | 4,512 | $98,859 | $351,700 | $1,183 |
| District | 1,399 | $100,677 | $357,200 | $880 |
| Alburtis | 2,598 | $107,500 | $267,700 | $1,732 |
| Upper Milford | 8,057 | $110,139 | $396,100 | $1,190 |
| East Greenville | 3,169 | $87,396 | $253,400 | $1,338 |
| Macungie | 3,274 | $75,677 | $292,900 | $1,806 |
| Upper Hanover | 8,609 | $111,643 | $391,900 | $1,317 |
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What is the median household income in Hereford, PA?
The median household income in Hereford is $115,833, 49% 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 Hereford?
The median home value in Hereford is $392,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Hereford?
The median gross rent in Hereford is $1,590 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is Hereford, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Hereford?
The median age in Hereford is 41.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Hereford?
The average commute to work in Hereford is 32 minutes; 36.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hereford?
The unemployment rate in Hereford is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hereford?
30.3% of adults in Hereford 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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