Living in Montandon, Pennsylvania

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

Montandon has 831 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $52,500 (33% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $179,800, the median rent is $769/month.

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

Montandon at a glance

Population
831
Median age
47.2State: 40.9
Median household income
$52,500State: $77,971
Median home value
$179,800State: $254,500
Median rent
$769/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
69.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
Average commute
18 min

Is Montandon a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.

Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 26.2%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Montandon

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montandon the median home value is $179,800, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $769 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,194 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Montandon$179,800
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Montandon$769
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Montandon median household income

The median household income in Montandon is $52,500 and the income per person is $30,549. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Montandon$52,500
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Montandon: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
386
Owner-occupied
69.9%
Renter-occupied
30.1%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
2.13

Montandon demographics

Population
831
Median age
47.2
Under 18
19.5%
65 and older
21.5%
Households
386
Foreign-born
3.5%
Veterans
5.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White88.4%
Hispanic or Latino6.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0%

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

Education in Montandon

18.4% of adults 25 and older in Montandon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Montandon18.4%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Montandon

Unemployment rate
4.5%State: 5.3%
Average commute
18 minState: 26 min
Work from home
10.6%
Drive alone
83.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86%

Montandon vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Montandon831$52,500$179,800$769
West Chillisquaque2,604$51,304$121,500$730
Lewisburg5,257$54,767$235,200$997
Milton6,534$54,577$196,800$922
Linntown1,764$114,426$265,800$1,321
East Chillisquaque617$75,000$222,000$842
West Milton804$47,574$174,200$695
East Buffalo7,464$139,708$350,500$1,457
Kelly3,765$54,886$242,900$912

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Living in Montandon: FAQ

What is the median household income in Montandon, PA?

The median household income in Montandon is $52,500, 33% 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 Montandon?

The median home value in Montandon is $179,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Montandon?

The median gross rent in Montandon is $769 per month, about 17.7% of household income.

Is Montandon, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 26.2%.

What is the median age in Montandon?

The median age in Montandon is 47.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Montandon?

The average commute to work in Montandon is 18 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Montandon?

The unemployment rate in Montandon is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Montandon?

18.4% of adults in Montandon 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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