Living in King, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of King · Census data 2020–2024
King has 1,183 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $73,942 (5% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $171,300, the median rent is $744/month.
King is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
King at a glance
- Population
- 1,183
- Median age
- 42.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $73,942State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $171,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $744/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is King a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in King
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In King the median home value is $171,300, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,138 a month in housing costs.
King median household income
The median household income in King is $73,942 and the income per person is $35,647. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in King: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 530
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.47
King demographics
- Population
- 1,183
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 479
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of King ›
Education in King
16% of adults 25 and older in King have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in King
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
King vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King | 1,183 | $73,942 | $171,300 | $744 |
| St. Clairsville | 101 | $48,594 | $118,800 | $1,042 |
| Kimmel | 1,413 | $62,000 | $160,900 | $850 |
| East St. Clair | 2,896 | $41,993 | $191,600 | $721 |
| Lincoln | 317 | $88,750 | $217,400 | — |
| Pleasantville | 128 | $47,500 | — | $950 |
| South Woodbury | 2,193 | $74,722 | $166,000 | $757 |
| Sproul | 393 | $72,232 | — | — |
| Bloomfield | 967 | $90,500 | $199,400 | $1,042 |
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What is the median household income in King, PA?
The median household income in King is $73,942, 5% 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 King?
The median home value in King is $171,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in King?
The median gross rent in King is $744 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is King, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in King?
The median age in King is 42.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in King?
The average commute to work in King is 25 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in King?
The unemployment rate in King is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is King?
16% of adults in King 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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