Living in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marcus Hook · Census data 2020–2024
Marcus Hook has 2,102 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $53,157 (32% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $134,200, the median rent is $1,075/month.
Marcus Hook at a glance
- Population
- 2,102
- Median age
- 39.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $53,157State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $134,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,075/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 35.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Marcus Hook a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Marcus Hook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marcus Hook the median home value is $134,200, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,075 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,305 a month in housing costs.
Marcus Hook median household income
The median household income in Marcus Hook is $53,157 and the income per person is $25,508. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Marcus Hook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,008
- Owner-occupied
- 35.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.2%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.25
Marcus Hook demographics
- Population
- 2,102
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 936
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marcus Hook ›
Education in Marcus Hook
8.9% of adults 25 and older in Marcus Hook have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marcus Hook
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Marcus Hook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Hook | 2,102 | $53,157 | $134,200 | $1,075 |
| Trainer | 1,733 | $81,250 | $119,800 | $1,309 |
| Linwood | 3,921 | $80,484 | $151,400 | $1,327 |
| Lower Chichester | 3,386 | $82,589 | $141,700 | $1,270 |
| Boothwyn | 4,774 | $96,147 | $272,800 | $1,396 |
| Claymont | 8,786 | $74,712 | $276,600 | $1,306 |
| Upper Chichester | 16,895 | $92,371 | $289,700 | $1,333 |
| Pedricktown | 424 | $90,417 | $193,900 | $1,857 |
| Chester | 33,619 | $41,342 | $83,100 | $1,091 |
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What is the median household income in Marcus Hook, PA?
The median household income in Marcus Hook is $53,157, 32% 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 Marcus Hook?
The median home value in Marcus Hook is $134,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Marcus Hook?
The median gross rent in Marcus Hook is $1,075 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Marcus Hook, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Marcus Hook?
The median age in Marcus Hook is 39.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Marcus Hook?
The average commute to work in Marcus Hook is 29 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marcus Hook?
The unemployment rate in Marcus Hook is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marcus Hook?
8.9% of adults in Marcus Hook 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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