Living in McKean, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McKean · Census data 2020–2024
McKean has 437 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $71,667 (8% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $208,800, the median rent is $936/month.
McKean is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McKean at a glance
- Population
- 437
- Median age
- 40State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $71,667State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $208,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $936/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is McKean a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McKean
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McKean the median home value is $208,800, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $936 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,310 a month in housing costs.
McKean median household income
The median household income in McKean is $71,667 and the income per person is $33,693. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in McKean: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 209
- Owner-occupied
- 54.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.3%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.28
McKean demographics
- Population
- 437
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 192
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McKean ›
Education in McKean
29.8% of adults 25 and older in McKean have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McKean
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.8%
McKean vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKean | 437 | $71,667 | $208,800 | $936 |
| Fairview | 11,247 | $112,306 | $295,200 | $1,459 |
| Summit | 7,314 | $73,553 | $245,000 | $1,423 |
| Millcreek | 53,472 | $76,390 | $230,600 | $1,075 |
| Franklin | 1,653 | $101,750 | $277,700 | $860 |
| Washington | 4,380 | $94,116 | $284,600 | $948 |
| Avonia | 1,793 | $99,931 | $248,800 | $1,358 |
| Edinboro | 5,440 | $48,173 | $222,700 | $876 |
| Waterford | 1,301 | $51,250 | $167,600 | $1,003 |
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What is the median household income in McKean, PA?
The median household income in McKean is $71,667, 8% 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 McKean?
The median home value in McKean is $208,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in McKean?
The median gross rent in McKean is $936 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is McKean, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in McKean?
The median age in McKean is 40 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in McKean?
The average commute to work in McKean is 18 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McKean?
The unemployment rate in McKean is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McKean?
29.8% of adults in McKean 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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