Living in Marshallton, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marshallton · Census data 2020–2024

Marshallton has 438 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $108,958 (40% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $501,700.

Marshallton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Marshallton at a glance

Population
438
Median age
50.8State: 40.9
Median household income
$108,958State: $77,971
Median home value
$501,700State: $254,500
Homeowners
88.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.4%
Average commute
23 min

Is Marshallton a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%.

Cons: Home values 97% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Marshallton

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marshallton the median home value is $501,700, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,719 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Marshallton$501,700
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Marshallton median household income

The median household income in Marshallton is $108,958 and the income per person is $58,189. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Marshallton$108,958
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Marshallton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
233
Owner-occupied
88.8%
Renter-occupied
11.2%
Vacant
19.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1964
Average household size
2.33

Marshallton demographics

Population
438
Median age
50.8
Under 18
23.1%
65 and older
40.4%
Households
188
Foreign-born
7.5%
Veterans
15.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.4%
Hispanic or Latino7.1%
Black0%
Asian2.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marshallton ›

Education in Marshallton

59.4% of adults 25 and older in Marshallton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Marshallton59.4%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Marshallton

Unemployment rate
0.5%State: 5.3%
Average commute
23 minState: 26 min
Work from home
16.5%
Drive alone
83.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Marshallton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Marshallton438$108,958$501,700—
East Bradford10,753$155,240$603,700$2,392
West Bradford14,681$160,514$487,500$2,348
Pocopson4,469$230,000$689,800—
Newlin1,240$160,341$811,200$1,243
West Chester20,666$78,385$490,700$1,731
Unionville652$132,313$473,700—
Downingtown8,255$96,228$353,800$1,518
East Caln5,608$102,288$467,100$1,769

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Living in Marshallton: FAQ

What is the median household income in Marshallton, PA?

The median household income in Marshallton is $108,958, 40% 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 Marshallton?

The median home value in Marshallton is $501,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Marshallton, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%. Minuses: home values 97% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Marshallton?

The median age in Marshallton is 50.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Marshallton?

The average commute to work in Marshallton is 23 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Marshallton?

The unemployment rate in Marshallton is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Marshallton?

59.4% of adults in Marshallton 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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