Living in Larksville, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Larksville · Census data 2020–2024
Larksville has 4,255 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $56,942 (27% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $146,300, the median rent is $1,091/month.
Larksville at a glance
- Population
- 4,255
- Median age
- 47.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $56,942State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $146,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,091/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Larksville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Larksville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Larksville the median home value is $146,300, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,399 a month in housing costs.
Larksville median household income
The median household income in Larksville is $56,942 and the income per person is $43,392. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Larksville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,996
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.49
Larksville demographics
- Population
- 4,255
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 1,709
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Larksville ›
Education in Larksville
23.5% of adults 25 and older in Larksville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Larksville
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Larksville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larksville | 4,255 | $56,942 | $146,300 | $1,091 |
| Edwardsville | 4,932 | $44,866 | $123,200 | $1,069 |
| Courtdale | 678 | $82,750 | $159,500 | $1,000 |
| Pringle | 803 | $55,625 | $127,200 | $1,137 |
| Chase | 1,037 | $102,946 | $274,500 | — |
| Plymouth | 5,770 | $39,167 | $92,500 | $930 |
| Kingston | 13,397 | $55,347 | $172,900 | $1,038 |
| Luzerne | 2,723 | $42,135 | $113,900 | $797 |
| Jackson | 4,408 | $122,344 | $322,500 | $917 |
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What is the median household income in Larksville, PA?
The median household income in Larksville is $56,942, 27% 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 Larksville?
The median home value in Larksville is $146,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Larksville?
The median gross rent in Larksville is $1,091 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Larksville, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.8%.
What is the median age in Larksville?
The median age in Larksville is 47.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Larksville?
The average commute to work in Larksville is 21 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Larksville?
The unemployment rate in Larksville is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Larksville?
23.5% of adults in Larksville 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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