Living in Milroy, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milroy · Census data 2020–2024
Milroy has 1,577 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $76,492 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $130,200, the median rent is $823/month.
Milroy at a glance
- Population
- 1,577
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $76,492State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $130,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $823/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Milroy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Milroy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milroy the median home value is $130,200, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $823 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,225 a month in housing costs.
Milroy median household income
The median household income in Milroy is $76,492 and the income per person is $30,851. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Milroy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 754
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.49
Milroy demographics
- Population
- 1,577
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 633
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milroy ›
Education in Milroy
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Milroy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milroy
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 95.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Milroy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milroy | 1,577 | $76,492 | $130,200 | $823 |
| Church Hill | 1,673 | $78,500 | $203,000 | $978 |
| Siglerville | 191 | $120,341 | $320,500 | — |
| Reedsville | 872 | $124,432 | $66,400 | $774 |
| Brown | 4,150 | $79,821 | $197,600 | $947 |
| Yeagertown | 1,165 | $62,341 | $66,100 | $806 |
| Burnham | 1,744 | $67,656 | $141,200 | $776 |
| Armagh | 4,028 | $74,278 | $140,800 | $839 |
| Derry | 7,238 | $69,070 | $156,100 | $774 |
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What is the median household income in Milroy, PA?
The median household income in Milroy is $76,492, about the same as 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 Milroy?
The median home value in Milroy is $130,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Milroy?
The median gross rent in Milroy is $823 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Milroy, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in Milroy?
The median age in Milroy is 41.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Milroy?
The average commute to work in Milroy is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milroy?
The unemployment rate in Milroy is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milroy?
19.4% of adults in Milroy 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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