Living in Marple, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marple · Census data 2020–2024
Marple has 24,216 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $123,844 (59% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $509,600, the median rent is $1,683/month.
Marple at a glance
- Population
- 24,216
- Median age
- 44.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $123,844State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $509,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,683/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Marple a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 100% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Marple
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marple the median home value is $509,600, 53% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,683 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,581 a month in housing costs.
Marple median household income
The median household income in Marple is $123,844 and the income per person is $58,519. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Marple: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,876
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.76
Marple demographics
- Population
- 24,216
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 8,558
- Foreign-born
- 14.4%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marple ›
Education in Marple
51.9% of adults 25 and older in Marple have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 19% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marple
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Marple vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marple | 24,216 | $123,844 | $509,600 | $1,683 |
| Broomall | 10,679 | $105,625 | $483,000 | $1,765 |
| Upper Providence | 10,853 | $150,563 | $632,400 | $1,566 |
| Springfield | 25,038 | $138,205 | $414,900 | $1,459 |
| Haverford | 50,874 | $131,674 | $466,400 | $1,766 |
| Newtown | 15,260 | $121,350 | $611,100 | $1,971 |
| Drexel Hill | 30,451 | $88,168 | $266,400 | $1,357 |
| Media | 5,870 | $89,092 | $467,800 | $1,411 |
| Radnor | 33,718 | $164,359 | $833,900 | $1,927 |
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What is the median household income in Marple, PA?
The median household income in Marple is $123,844, 59% 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 Marple?
The median home value in Marple is $509,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Marple?
The median gross rent in Marple is $1,683 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Marple, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 100% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Marple?
The median age in Marple is 44.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Marple?
The average commute to work in Marple is 27 minutes; 21.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marple?
The unemployment rate in Marple is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marple?
51.9% of adults in Marple 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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