Living in Keating, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Keating · Census data 2020–2024

Keating has 241 residents with a median age of 54.8. The median household income is $52,500 (33% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $118,800.

Keating is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Keating at a glance

Population
241
Median age
54.8State: 40.9
Median household income
$52,500State: $77,971
Median home value
$118,800State: $254,500
Homeowners
94%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
Average commute
23 min

Is Keating a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%.

Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 17%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Keating

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Keating the median home value is $118,800, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $981 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Keating$118,800
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Keating median household income

The median household income in Keating is $52,500 and the income per person is $36,251. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Keating$52,500
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Keating: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
399
Owner-occupied
94%
Renter-occupied
6%
Vacant
70.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1972
Average household size
2.08

70.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Keating has many vacation and second homes.

Keating demographics

Population
241
Median age
54.8
Under 18
17.8%
65 and older
36.9%
Households
116
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
15.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Keating ›

Education in Keating

20.6% of adults 25 and older in Keating have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Keating20.6%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Keating

Unemployment rate
5%State: 5.3%
Average commute
23 minState: 26 min
Work from home
9.2%
Drive alone
72.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
78.4%

Keating vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Keating241$52,500$118,800—
Austin606$43,594$89,300$900
Roulette1,077$50,667$95,100$684
Eulalia1,051$78,375$194,300$636
Homer483$74,471$261,300$800
Portage180$63,750$181,300$808
Coudersport2,174$51,989$130,300$937
Portage131$61,250$101,400—
Liberty1,537$50,361$121,700$425

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Living in Keating: FAQ

What is the median household income in Keating, PA?

The median household income in Keating is $52,500, 33% 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 Keating?

The median home value in Keating is $118,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Keating, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 17%.

What is the median age in Keating?

The median age in Keating is 54.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Keating?

The average commute to work in Keating is 23 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Keating?

The unemployment rate in Keating is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Keating?

20.6% of adults in Keating 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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