Living in Karthaus, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Karthaus · Census data 2020–2024
Karthaus has 762 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $72,813 (7% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $156,000, the median rent is $821/month.
Karthaus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Karthaus at a glance
- Population
- 762
- Median age
- 50.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $72,813State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $156,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $821/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is Karthaus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Karthaus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Karthaus the median home value is $156,000, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $821 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,233 a month in housing costs.
Karthaus median household income
The median household income in Karthaus is $72,813 and the income per person is $27,983. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Karthaus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 328
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 37.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.40
37.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Karthaus has many vacation and second homes.
Karthaus demographics
- Population
- 762
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Karthaus ›
Education in Karthaus
8.4% of adults 25 and older in Karthaus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Karthaus
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.2%
Karthaus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karthaus | 762 | $72,813 | $156,000 | $821 |
| Covington | 388 | $63,462 | $147,300 | — |
| Pine Glen | 167 | $72,500 | $130,000 | — |
| Burnside | 407 | $65,625 | $188,100 | $850 |
| Frenchville | 159 | $86,250 | $156,800 | — |
| Drifting | 318 | $113,824 | $327,500 | — |
| Girard | 526 | $58,889 | $117,500 | $1,063 |
| Moshannon | 284 | $52,604 | $129,700 | — |
| Cooper | 2,564 | $80,900 | $171,400 | $1,088 |
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What is the median household income in Karthaus, PA?
The median household income in Karthaus is $72,813, 7% 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 Karthaus?
The median home value in Karthaus is $156,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Karthaus?
The median gross rent in Karthaus is $821 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Karthaus, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Karthaus?
The median age in Karthaus is 50.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Karthaus?
The average commute to work in Karthaus is 47 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Karthaus?
The unemployment rate in Karthaus is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Karthaus?
8.4% of adults in Karthaus 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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