Living in Narberth, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Narberth · Census data 2020–2024
Narberth has 4,511 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $123,977 (59% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $749,500, the median rent is $1,823/month.
Narberth at a glance
- Population
- 4,511
- Median age
- 43.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $123,977State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $749,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,823/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 55.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 81.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Narberth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Home values 194% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Narberth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Narberth the median home value is $749,500, 125% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,823 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,410 a month in housing costs.
Narberth median household income
The median household income in Narberth is $123,977 and the income per person is $92,370. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Narberth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,077
- Owner-occupied
- 55.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.7%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.25
Narberth demographics
- Population
- 4,511
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 2,001
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Narberth ›
Education in Narberth
81.5% of adults 25 and older in Narberth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 46.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Narberth
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 43.9%
- Drive alone
- 41%
- Public transit
- 5.7%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Narberth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narberth | 4,511 | $123,977 | $749,500 | $1,823 |
| Wynnewood | 2,766 | $221,705 | $882,900 | $2,038 |
| Merion Station | 5,788 | $250,001 | $886,600 | $2,461 |
| Penn Wynne | 6,070 | $150,298 | $555,500 | $1,905 |
| Ardmore | 13,909 | $119,111 | $453,100 | $1,763 |
| Lower Merion | 64,174 | $176,512 | $810,400 | $1,893 |
| Bala Cynwyd | 10,227 | $150,000 | $640,400 | $1,886 |
| Haverford College | 1,695 | $182,500 | — | $1,244 |
| Bryn Mawr | 5,880 | $92,961 | $453,400 | $2,173 |
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What is the median household income in Narberth, PA?
The median household income in Narberth is $123,977, 59% 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 Narberth?
The median home value in Narberth is $749,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Narberth?
The median gross rent in Narberth is $1,823 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Narberth, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values 194% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Narberth?
The median age in Narberth is 43.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Narberth?
The average commute to work in Narberth is 27 minutes; 43.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Narberth?
The unemployment rate in Narberth is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Narberth?
81.5% of adults in Narberth 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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