Living in Mars, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mars · Census data 2020–2024
Mars has 1,285 residents with a median age of 54.8. The median household income is $50,938 (35% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $294,100, the median rent is $732/month.
Mars is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mars at a glance
- Population
- 1,285
- Median age
- 54.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $50,938State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $294,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $732/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 56.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Mars a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 16% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mars
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mars the median home value is $294,100, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,621 a month in housing costs.
Mars median household income
The median household income in Mars is $50,938 and the income per person is $43,967. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Mars: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 655
- Owner-occupied
- 56.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.6%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.99
Mars demographics
- Population
- 1,285
- Median age
- 54.8
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 35.6%
- Households
- 573
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mars ›
Education in Mars
25.7% of adults 25 and older in Mars have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mars
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Mars vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars | 1,285 | $50,938 | $294,100 | $732 |
| Adams | 15,282 | $150,173 | $504,600 | $1,984 |
| Valencia | 550 | $68,500 | $228,000 | $3,357 |
| Seven Fields | 2,884 | $114,000 | $409,700 | $1,754 |
| Callery | 458 | $103,125 | $190,000 | $1,031 |
| Pine | 15,224 | $184,591 | $579,700 | $2,134 |
| Middlesex | 7,236 | $114,036 | $412,400 | $793 |
| Richland | 11,844 | $118,333 | $361,700 | $1,828 |
| Cranberry | 34,094 | $125,126 | $421,300 | $1,708 |
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Mars ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Mars: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mars, PA?
The median household income in Mars is $50,938, 35% 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 Mars?
The median home value in Mars is $294,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Mars?
The median gross rent in Mars is $732 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Mars, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 16% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Mars?
The median age in Mars is 54.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Mars?
The average commute to work in Mars is 25 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mars?
The unemployment rate in Mars is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mars?
25.7% of adults in Mars 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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