Living in Kennett, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kennett · Census data 2020–2024
Kennett has 8,968 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $150,709 (93% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $563,800, the median rent is $2,189/month.
Kennett at a glance
- Population
- 8,968
- Median age
- 48.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $150,709State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $563,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,189/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Kennett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 93% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 122% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Kennett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kennett the median home value is $563,800, 69% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,189 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,923 a month in housing costs.
Kennett median household income
The median household income in Kennett is $150,709 and the income per person is $84,633. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Kennett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,715
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.44
Kennett demographics
- Population
- 8,968
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 3,580
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kennett ›
Education in Kennett
66.2% of adults 25 and older in Kennett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 33.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kennett
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 23.5%
- Drive alone
- 62%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Kennett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett | 8,968 | $150,709 | $563,800 | $2,189 |
| Kennett Square | 6,243 | $80,505 | $402,700 | $1,396 |
| Hamorton | 138 | $146,274 | $439,600 | — |
| East Marlborough | 7,714 | $155,504 | $611,400 | $1,006 |
| Pennsbury | 3,887 | $167,727 | $671,600 | $3,501 |
| Hockessin | 13,439 | $171,204 | $568,800 | $3,501 |
| Toughkenamon | 804 | $116,458 | $387,300 | $2,606 |
| New Garden | 11,449 | $120,550 | $546,700 | $1,419 |
| Pocopson | 4,469 | $230,000 | $689,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kennett, PA?
The median household income in Kennett is $150,709, 93% 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 Kennett?
The median home value in Kennett is $563,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Kennett?
The median gross rent in Kennett is $2,189 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Kennett, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 93% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 122% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Kennett?
The median age in Kennett is 48.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kennett?
The average commute to work in Kennett is 25 minutes; 23.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kennett?
The unemployment rate in Kennett is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kennett?
66.2% of adults in Kennett 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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