Living in Jermyn, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jermyn · Census data 2020–2024
Jermyn has 2,141 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $62,917 (19% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $193,400, the median rent is $982/month.
Jermyn at a glance
- Population
- 2,141
- Median age
- 43.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $62,917State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $193,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $982/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Jermyn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Jermyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jermyn the median home value is $193,400, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $982 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,405 a month in housing costs.
Jermyn median household income
The median household income in Jermyn is $62,917 and the income per person is $33,450. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Jermyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,043
- Owner-occupied
- 76.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.3%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.30
Jermyn demographics
- Population
- 2,141
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 924
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jermyn ›
Education in Jermyn
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Jermyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jermyn
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Jermyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermyn | 2,141 | $62,917 | $193,400 | $982 |
| Mayfield | 1,876 | $78,750 | $165,400 | $1,039 |
| Archbald | 7,404 | $71,936 | $217,000 | $966 |
| Carbondale | 8,789 | $47,716 | $132,200 | $660 |
| Blakely | 6,662 | $55,855 | $198,300 | $1,063 |
| Scott | 4,642 | $93,384 | $246,700 | $874 |
| Jessup | 4,495 | $64,844 | $169,300 | $959 |
| Jefferson | 3,828 | $92,234 | $274,000 | $740 |
| Simpson | 1,475 | $52,875 | $158,000 | $1,002 |
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What is the median household income in Jermyn, PA?
The median household income in Jermyn is $62,917, 19% 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 Jermyn?
The median home value in Jermyn is $193,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Jermyn?
The median gross rent in Jermyn is $982 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Jermyn, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Jermyn?
The median age in Jermyn is 43.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Jermyn?
The average commute to work in Jermyn is 19 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jermyn?
The unemployment rate in Jermyn is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jermyn?
23.1% of adults in Jermyn 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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