Living in Natrona, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Natrona · Census data 2020–2024
Natrona has 869 residents with a median age of 54.5. The median household income is $49,926 (36% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $46,100, the median rent is $950/month.
Natrona is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Natrona at a glance
- Population
- 869
- Median age
- 54.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $49,926State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $46,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Natrona a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Natrona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Natrona the median home value is $46,100, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 48.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,263 a month in housing costs.
Natrona median household income
The median household income in Natrona is $49,926 and the income per person is $31,486. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Natrona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 857
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Renter-occupied
- 27%
- Vacant
- 40%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.69
40% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Natrona has many vacation and second homes.
Natrona demographics
- Population
- 869
- Median age
- 54.5
- Under 18
- 10.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 514
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Natrona ›
Education in Natrona
8.9% of adults 25 and older in Natrona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Natrona
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 10.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Natrona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natrona | 869 | $49,926 | $46,100 | $950 |
| Natrona Heights | 6,903 | $69,710 | $160,000 | $935 |
| Brackenridge | 3,167 | $50,197 | $94,800 | $778 |
| Harrison | 9,949 | $66,316 | $154,400 | $873 |
| Tarentum | 4,249 | $45,167 | $84,300 | $803 |
| Lower Burrell | 11,633 | $84,602 | $198,600 | $911 |
| New Kensington | 12,011 | $49,063 | $142,000 | $751 |
| Arnold | 4,704 | $45,417 | $86,400 | $846 |
| East Deer | 1,389 | $65,625 | $106,900 | $840 |
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What is the median household income in Natrona, PA?
The median household income in Natrona is $49,926, 36% 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 Natrona?
The median home value in Natrona is $46,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Natrona?
The median gross rent in Natrona is $950 per month, about 48.6% of household income.
Is Natrona, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Natrona?
The median age in Natrona is 54.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Natrona?
The average commute to work in Natrona is 29 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Natrona?
The unemployment rate in Natrona is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Natrona?
8.9% of adults in Natrona 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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