Living in Jacobus, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jacobus · Census data 2020–2024
Jacobus has 2,177 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $114,034 (46% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $274,000, the median rent is $1,892/month.
Jacobus at a glance
- Population
- 2,177
- Median age
- 41.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $114,034State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $274,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,892/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Jacobus a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Jacobus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jacobus the median home value is $274,000, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,892 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,005 a month in housing costs.
Jacobus median household income
The median household income in Jacobus is $114,034 and the income per person is $42,154. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Jacobus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 735
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.07
Jacobus demographics
- Population
- 2,177
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 707
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jacobus ›
Education in Jacobus
30.2% of adults 25 and older in Jacobus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jacobus
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Jacobus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobus | 2,177 | $114,034 | $274,000 | $1,892 |
| Loganville | 1,588 | $94,954 | $297,600 | $1,168 |
| Spry | 4,909 | $82,723 | $225,100 | $1,646 |
| Tyler Run | 1,814 | $72,656 | $229,300 | $1,020 |
| Seven Valleys | 598 | $73,798 | $182,900 | $1,316 |
| Springfield | 6,078 | $122,188 | $334,000 | $1,125 |
| Dallastown | 4,185 | $63,517 | $188,500 | $1,158 |
| Grantley | 4,775 | $167,069 | $429,400 | $1,396 |
| Spring Garden | 13,631 | $102,686 | $258,700 | $1,368 |
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What is the median household income in Jacobus, PA?
The median household income in Jacobus is $114,034, 46% 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 Jacobus?
The median home value in Jacobus is $274,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Jacobus?
The median gross rent in Jacobus is $1,892 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Jacobus, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Jacobus?
The median age in Jacobus is 41.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Jacobus?
The average commute to work in Jacobus is 26 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jacobus?
The unemployment rate in Jacobus is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jacobus?
30.2% of adults in Jacobus 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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