Living in Jones, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jones · Census data 2020–2024
Jones has 1,430 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $67,500 (13% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $132,600, the median rent is $648/month.
Jones is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jones at a glance
- Population
- 1,430
- Median age
- 53.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $67,500State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $132,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $648/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Jones a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jones
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jones the median home value is $132,600, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $648 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,159 a month in housing costs.
Jones median household income
The median household income in Jones is $67,500 and the income per person is $42,405. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Jones: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,034
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 37.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.20
37.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jones has many vacation and second homes.
Jones demographics
- Population
- 1,430
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 650
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 15.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jones ›
Education in Jones
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Jones have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jones
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Jones vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones | 1,430 | $67,500 | $132,600 | $648 |
| Wilcox | 323 | $57,500 | $61,800 | $792 |
| Johnsonburg | 2,424 | $61,484 | $62,200 | $578 |
| Hamlin | 780 | $51,000 | $105,100 | $525 |
| Mount Jewett | 674 | $53,125 | $76,300 | $650 |
| St. Marys | 12,529 | $67,167 | $149,000 | $762 |
| Kane | 3,537 | $52,353 | $73,600 | $841 |
| James City | 174 | $65,789 | $55,800 | $1,000 |
| Ridgway | 3,969 | $52,863 | $94,900 | $744 |
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What is the median household income in Jones, PA?
The median household income in Jones is $67,500, 13% 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 Jones?
The median home value in Jones is $132,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Jones?
The median gross rent in Jones is $648 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Jones, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Jones?
The median age in Jones is 53.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Jones?
The average commute to work in Jones is 25 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jones?
The unemployment rate in Jones is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jones?
21.3% of adults in Jones 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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