Living in Linglestown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Linglestown · Census data 2020–2024
Linglestown has 6,957 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $92,558 (19% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $259,400, the median rent is $1,618/month.
Linglestown at a glance
- Population
- 6,957
- Median age
- 42State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,558State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $259,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,618/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Linglestown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Linglestown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Linglestown the median home value is $259,400, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,618 per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,621 a month in housing costs.
Linglestown median household income
The median household income in Linglestown is $92,558 and the income per person is $46,962. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Linglestown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,804
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.51
Linglestown demographics
- Population
- 6,957
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 2,768
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Linglestown ›
Education in Linglestown
38% of adults 25 and older in Linglestown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Linglestown
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Linglestown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linglestown | 6,957 | $92,558 | $259,400 | $1,618 |
| Lower Paxton | 54,657 | $91,789 | $284,700 | $1,417 |
| Paxtonia | 4,074 | $102,594 | $249,900 | $1,387 |
| West Hanover | 11,049 | $89,183 | $308,300 | $1,762 |
| Colonial Park | 18,032 | $73,105 | $231,100 | $1,392 |
| Skyline View | 4,704 | $97,982 | $299,600 | $1,897 |
| Susquehanna | 27,245 | $84,832 | $227,100 | $1,487 |
| Progress | 11,017 | $73,030 | $202,500 | $1,233 |
| Rutherford | 6,890 | $83,636 | $214,200 | $1,155 |
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What is the median household income in Linglestown, PA?
The median household income in Linglestown is $92,558, 19% 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 Linglestown?
The median home value in Linglestown is $259,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Linglestown?
The median gross rent in Linglestown is $1,618 per month, about 19.8% of household income.
Is Linglestown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Linglestown?
The median age in Linglestown is 42 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Linglestown?
The average commute to work in Linglestown is 21 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Linglestown?
The unemployment rate in Linglestown is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Linglestown?
38% of adults in Linglestown 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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