Living in McGovern, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McGovern · Census data 2020–2024
McGovern has 4,393 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $107,395 (38% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $320,300, the median rent is $1,184/month.
McGovern at a glance
- Population
- 4,393
- Median age
- 44.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $107,395State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $320,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,184/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is McGovern a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 0.5%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in McGovern
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McGovern the median home value is $320,300, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,184 per month, which is 13.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,840 a month in housing costs.
McGovern median household income
The median household income in McGovern is $107,395 and the income per person is $57,825. 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in McGovern: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,014
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.28
McGovern demographics
- Population
- 4,393
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 1,929
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McGovern ›
Education in McGovern
45% of adults 25 and older in McGovern have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 20.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McGovern
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
McGovern vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGovern | 4,393 | $107,395 | $320,300 | $1,184 |
| Houston | 1,313 | $64,773 | $203,800 | $775 |
| Meadowlands | 495 | $49,412 | $183,900 | $1,360 |
| Midland | 196 | $99,167 | $106,600 | — |
| Chartiers | 9,027 | $99,777 | $248,400 | $1,186 |
| Strabane | 605 | $63,281 | $170,400 | — |
| Canonsburg | 9,675 | $79,227 | $213,200 | $1,025 |
| North Strabane | 16,417 | $103,084 | $356,000 | $1,616 |
| Muse | 2,529 | $80,288 | $340,300 | $827 |
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What is the median household income in McGovern, PA?
The median household income in McGovern is $107,395, 38% 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 McGovern?
The median home value in McGovern is $320,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in McGovern?
The median gross rent in McGovern is $1,184 per month, about 13.2% of household income.
Is McGovern, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 0.5%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in McGovern?
The median age in McGovern is 44.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in McGovern?
The average commute to work in McGovern is 20 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McGovern?
The unemployment rate in McGovern is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McGovern?
45% of adults in McGovern 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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