Living in Millerstown, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Millerstown · Census data 2020–2024

Millerstown has 736 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $91,964 (18% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $200,800, the median rent is $735/month.

Millerstown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Millerstown at a glance

Population
736
Median age
39.9State: 40.9
Median household income
$91,964State: $77,971
Median home value
$200,800State: $254,500
Median rent
$735/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
81.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
Average commute
31 min

Is Millerstown a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 10%.

Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Millerstown

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Millerstown the median home value is $200,800, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,607 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Millerstown$200,800
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Millerstown$735
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Millerstown median household income

The median household income in Millerstown is $91,964 and the income per person is $40,566. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Millerstown$91,964
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Millerstown: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
313
Owner-occupied
81.9%
Renter-occupied
18.1%
Vacant
6.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1948
Average household size
2.51

Millerstown demographics

Population
736
Median age
39.9
Under 18
26.9%
65 and older
16.8%
Households
293
Foreign-born
1.4%
Veterans
11.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Black0.5%
Asian1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Millerstown ›

Education in Millerstown

34.6% of adults 25 and older in Millerstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Millerstown34.6%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Millerstown

Unemployment rate
3.4%State: 5.3%
Average commute
31 minState: 26 min
Work from home
14.6%
Drive alone
70.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
4.8%
Homes with broadband
90.8%

Millerstown vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Millerstown736$91,964$200,800$735
Greenwood970$90,250$276,200$938
Delaware1,682$80,833$231,000$867
Thompsontown515$41,042$147,600$709
Oliver1,750$91,250$192,800$758
Howe345$87,386$233,700$1,031
Newport1,621$62,944$151,600$938
Greenwood594$81,000$226,000$833
East Salem115$70,917$195,800$1,042

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Living in Millerstown: FAQ

What is the median household income in Millerstown, PA?

The median household income in Millerstown is $91,964, 18% 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 Millerstown?

The median home value in Millerstown is $200,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Millerstown?

The median gross rent in Millerstown is $735 per month, about 38.1% of household income.

Is Millerstown, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.

What is the median age in Millerstown?

The median age in Millerstown is 39.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Millerstown?

The average commute to work in Millerstown is 31 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Millerstown?

The unemployment rate in Millerstown is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Millerstown?

34.6% of adults in Millerstown 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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