Living in Martins Creek, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martins Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Martins Creek has 662 residents with a median age of 53.8. The median household income is $78,000 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $241,300, the median rent is $1,264/month.
Martins Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Martins Creek at a glance
- Population
- 662
- Median age
- 53.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $78,000State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $241,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,264/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 54.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Martins Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 11.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Martins Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martins Creek the median home value is $241,300, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,264 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,335 a month in housing costs.
Martins Creek median household income
The median household income in Martins Creek is $78,000 and the income per person is $34,667. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Martins Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 284
- Owner-occupied
- 54.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.8%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.53
Martins Creek demographics
- Population
- 662
- Median age
- 53.8
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 262
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martins Creek ›
Education in Martins Creek
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Martins Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martins Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Martins Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Creek | 662 | $78,000 | $241,300 | $1,264 |
| Lower Mount Bethel | 2,913 | $84,083 | $287,700 | $1,033 |
| Hutchinson | 114 | $131,750 | $390,600 | — |
| Forks | 16,382 | $110,190 | $358,900 | $1,440 |
| Ackermanville | 240 | $73,359 | $274,300 | — |
| Chestnut Hill | 7,086 | $124,089 | $375,000 | $1,876 |
| Stockertown | 775 | $109,167 | $346,300 | $1,182 |
| Harmony | 2,517 | $92,176 | $353,900 | $1,719 |
| Belfast | 1,144 | $77,647 | $267,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Martins Creek, PA?
The median household income in Martins Creek is $78,000, about the same as 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 Martins Creek?
The median home value in Martins Creek is $241,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Martins Creek?
The median gross rent in Martins Creek is $1,264 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Martins Creek, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 11.3%.
What is the median age in Martins Creek?
The median age in Martins Creek is 53.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Martins Creek?
The average commute to work in Martins Creek is 23 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martins Creek?
The unemployment rate in Martins Creek is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martins Creek?
16.7% of adults in Martins Creek 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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