Living in Monument, Pennsylvania

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

Monument has 89 residents with a median age of 32.4. The median household income is $83,281 (7% higher than the Pennsylvania median).

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

Monument at a glance

Population
89
Median age
32.4State: 40.9
Median household income
$83,281State: $77,971
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%

Is Monument a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 7.9%.

Cons: Unemployment of 11.9%.

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

Monument median household income

The median household income in Monument is $83,281 and the income per person is $22,231. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Monument$83,281
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Monument: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
49
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
49%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1987
Average household size
3.56

49% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Monument has many vacation and second homes.

Monument demographics

Population
89
Median age
32.4
Under 18
24.7%
65 and older
10.1%
Households
25
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
10.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Monument

6.1% of adults 25 and older in Monument have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Monument6.1%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Monument

Unemployment rate
11.9%State: 5.3%
Average commute
—State: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
88%

Monument vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Monument89$83,281——
Beech Creek900$75,268$223,000$1,092
Curtin507$63,295$167,500$1,025
Liberty1,875$75,766$160,400$988
Blanchard593$76,250$162,500$1,060
Beech Creek678$56,111$168,900$525
Eagleville336$61,146$165,000—
Howard653$69,306$195,000$971
Bald Eagle2,237$75,685$265,500$890

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Living in Monument: FAQ

What is the median household income in Monument, PA?

The median household income in Monument is $83,281, 7% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Monument, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 11.9%.

What is the median age in Monument?

The median age in Monument is 32.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

What is the unemployment rate in Monument?

The unemployment rate in Monument is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Monument?

6.1% of adults in Monument 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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