Living in McKinley, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McKinley · Census data 2020–2024
McKinley has 2,662 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $107,067 (37% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $346,400, the median rent is $2,096/month.
McKinley at a glance
- Population
- 2,662
- Median age
- 44.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $107,067State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $346,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,096/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is McKinley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Pennsylvania median.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in McKinley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McKinley the median home value is $346,400, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,096 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,181 a month in housing costs.
McKinley median household income
The median household income in McKinley is $107,067 and the income per person is $62,732. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in McKinley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,045
- Owner-occupied
- 95.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.2%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.57
McKinley demographics
- Population
- 2,662
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 999
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McKinley ›
Education in McKinley
55.8% of adults 25 and older in McKinley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 37% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McKinley
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 29.8%
- Drive alone
- 56.5%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
McKinley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley | 2,662 | $107,067 | $346,400 | $2,096 |
| Elkins Park | 7,213 | $129,852 | $401,200 | $1,606 |
| Rockledge | 2,634 | $92,639 | $324,300 | $1,111 |
| Jenkintown | 4,727 | $110,703 | $398,000 | $1,418 |
| Cheltenham | 38,374 | $109,022 | $384,800 | $1,608 |
| Melrose Park | 2,266 | $168,750 | $465,200 | $1,772 |
| Cheltenham Village | 2,112 | $90,240 | $295,600 | $1,503 |
| Oak Lane | 4,210 | $136,346 | $357,500 | $1,347 |
| Wyncote | 3,389 | $148,824 | $470,100 | $1,434 |
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What is the median household income in McKinley, PA?
The median household income in McKinley is $107,067, 37% 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 McKinley?
The median home value in McKinley is $346,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in McKinley?
The median gross rent in McKinley is $2,096 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is McKinley, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Pennsylvania median. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in McKinley?
The median age in McKinley is 44.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in McKinley?
The average commute to work in McKinley is 34 minutes; 29.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McKinley?
The unemployment rate in McKinley is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McKinley?
55.8% of adults in McKinley 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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