Living in Media, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Media · Census data 2020–2024
Media has 5,870 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $89,092 (14% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $467,800, the median rent is $1,411/month.
Media at a glance
- Population
- 5,870
- Median age
- 44.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $89,092State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $467,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,411/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Media a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 84% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Media
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Media the median home value is $467,800, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,411 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,561 a month in housing costs.
Media median household income
The median household income in Media is $89,092 and the income per person is $70,220. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Media: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,105
- Owner-occupied
- 41.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.3%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 1.87
Media demographics
- Population
- 5,870
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 3,049
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Media ›
Education in Media
62.2% of adults 25 and older in Media have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 33.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Media
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 58.6%
- Public transit
- 5.2%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Media vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media | 5,870 | $89,092 | $467,800 | $1,411 |
| Upper Providence | 10,853 | $150,563 | $632,400 | $1,566 |
| Rose Valley | 1,225 | $246,875 | $751,100 | $2,900 |
| Nether Providence | 14,426 | $150,950 | $458,600 | $2,158 |
| Middletown | 16,732 | $129,300 | $500,600 | $2,426 |
| Swarthmore | 6,550 | $152,361 | $633,800 | $1,532 |
| Springfield | 25,038 | $138,205 | $414,900 | $1,459 |
| Lima | 2,812 | $76,932 | $396,300 | $3,000 |
| Morton | 2,773 | $61,563 | $267,400 | $1,257 |
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Media ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Media: FAQ
What is the median household income in Media, PA?
The median household income in Media is $89,092, 14% 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 Media?
The median home value in Media is $467,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Media?
The median gross rent in Media is $1,411 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Media, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 84% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Media?
The median age in Media is 44.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Media?
The average commute to work in Media is 25 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Media?
The unemployment rate in Media is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Media?
62.2% of adults in Media 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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