Living in Lower Salford, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lower Salford · Census data 2020–2024
Lower Salford has 16,137 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $146,481 (88% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $509,200, the median rent is $1,719/month.
Lower Salford at a glance
- Population
- 16,137
- Median age
- 46.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $146,481State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $509,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,719/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lower Salford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 88% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Home values 100% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lower Salford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lower Salford the median home value is $509,200, 53% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,719 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,864 a month in housing costs.
Lower Salford median household income
The median household income in Lower Salford is $146,481 and the income per person is $69,263. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lower Salford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,330
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.58
Lower Salford demographics
- Population
- 16,137
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 6,151
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lower Salford ›
Education in Lower Salford
54.2% of adults 25 and older in Lower Salford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 21.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lower Salford
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Lower Salford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Salford | 16,137 | $146,481 | $509,200 | $1,719 |
| Harleysville | 9,090 | $106,735 | $424,100 | $1,772 |
| Kulpsville | 8,799 | $92,721 | $369,700 | $1,933 |
| Towamencin | 18,035 | $100,396 | $429,900 | $1,753 |
| Franconia | 13,546 | $111,426 | $424,700 | $1,897 |
| Upper Salford | 3,171 | $138,600 | $459,800 | $1,204 |
| Skippack | 14,520 | $147,979 | $554,700 | $1,358 |
| Schwenksville | 1,385 | $72,500 | $252,900 | $1,173 |
| Spring Mount | 2,288 | $104,583 | $262,800 | $1,770 |
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What is the median household income in Lower Salford, PA?
The median household income in Lower Salford is $146,481, 88% 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 Lower Salford?
The median home value in Lower Salford is $509,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lower Salford?
The median gross rent in Lower Salford is $1,719 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Lower Salford, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 88% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: home values 100% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Lower Salford?
The median age in Lower Salford is 46.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lower Salford?
The average commute to work in Lower Salford is 29 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lower Salford?
The unemployment rate in Lower Salford is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lower Salford?
54.2% of adults in Lower Salford 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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