Living in McCandless, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCandless · Census data 2020–2024
McCandless has 29,100 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $110,858 (42% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $350,100, the median rent is $1,326/month.
McCandless at a glance
- Population
- 29,100
- Median age
- 42.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $110,858State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $350,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,326/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is McCandless a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in McCandless
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCandless the median home value is $350,100, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,326 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,159 a month in housing costs.
McCandless median household income
The median household income in McCandless is $110,858 and the income per person is $62,568. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in McCandless: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,874
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.30
McCandless demographics
- Population
- 29,100
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 12,186
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCandless ›
Education in McCandless
62% of adults 25 and older in McCandless have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 25.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCandless
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 26%
- Drive alone
- 63.6%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
McCandless vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCandless | 29,100 | $110,858 | $350,100 | $1,326 |
| Allison Park | 22,045 | $113,822 | $346,900 | $1,222 |
| Ross | 32,939 | $92,642 | $268,900 | $1,278 |
| Hampton | 18,185 | $134,156 | $371,100 | $1,379 |
| Franklin Park | 15,235 | $176,875 | $485,600 | $2,330 |
| Glenshaw | 9,139 | $92,864 | $249,500 | $1,007 |
| West View | 6,533 | $84,063 | $227,100 | $1,080 |
| Ohio | 7,228 | $153,333 | $474,600 | $1,706 |
| Pine | 15,224 | $184,591 | $579,700 | $2,134 |
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What is the median household income in McCandless, PA?
The median household income in McCandless is $110,858, 42% 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 McCandless?
The median home value in McCandless is $350,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in McCandless?
The median gross rent in McCandless is $1,326 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is McCandless, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in McCandless?
The median age in McCandless is 42.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in McCandless?
The average commute to work in McCandless is 25 minutes; 26% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCandless?
The unemployment rate in McCandless is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCandless?
62% of adults in McCandless 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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