Living in Limestone, Pennsylvania

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

Limestone has 284 residents with a median age of 50.9. The median household income is $61,250 (21% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $152,300, the median rent is $725/month.

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

Limestone at a glance

Population
284
Median age
50.9State: 40.9
Median household income
$61,250State: $77,971
Median home value
$152,300State: $254,500
Median rent
$725/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
82.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
Average commute
26 min

Is Limestone a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Limestone

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Limestone the median home value is $152,300, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Limestone$152,300
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Limestone$725
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Limestone median household income

The median household income in Limestone is $61,250 and the income per person is $34,258. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Limestone$61,250
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Limestone: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
875
Owner-occupied
82.9%
Renter-occupied
17.1%
Vacant
82.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1971
Average household size
1.87

82.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Limestone has many vacation and second homes.

Limestone demographics

Population
284
Median age
50.9
Under 18
10.2%
65 and older
30.3%
Households
152
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
17.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Limestone

16.2% of adults 25 and older in Limestone have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Limestone16.2%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Limestone

Unemployment rate
5.4%State: 5.3%
Average commute
26 minState: 26 min
Work from home
15.4%
Drive alone
84.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86.2%

Limestone vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Limestone284$61,250$152,300$725
Tidioute786$43,158$78,300$461
Watson204$71,071$112,500—
Deerfield173$51,250$98,900—
Triumph254$52,344$79,100—
Hickory340$46,406$111,800—
Cherry Grove151$56,136$119,400—
Kingsley207$63,750$113,500—
Harmony550$63,000$108,700—

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Living in Limestone: FAQ

What is the median household income in Limestone, PA?

The median household income in Limestone is $61,250, 21% 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 Limestone?

The median home value in Limestone is $152,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Limestone?

The median gross rent in Limestone is $725 per month, about 23.6% of household income.

Is Limestone, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.

What is the median age in Limestone?

The median age in Limestone is 50.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Limestone?

The average commute to work in Limestone is 26 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Limestone?

The unemployment rate in Limestone is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Limestone?

16.2% of adults in Limestone 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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