Living in Nether Providence, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nether Providence · Census data 2020–2024
Nether Providence has 14,426 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $150,950 (94% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $458,600, the median rent is $2,158/month.
Nether Providence at a glance
- Population
- 14,426
- Median age
- 41.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $150,950State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $458,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,158/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Nether Providence a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 94% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nether Providence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nether Providence the median home value is $458,600, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,158 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,074 a month in housing costs.
Nether Providence median household income
The median household income in Nether Providence is $150,950 and the income per person is $68,710. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Nether Providence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,227
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.78
Nether Providence demographics
- Population
- 14,426
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 5,091
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nether Providence ›
Education in Nether Providence
67% of adults 25 and older in Nether Providence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 34.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nether Providence
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 61.8%
- Public transit
- 6.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Nether Providence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Providence | 14,426 | $150,950 | $458,600 | $2,158 |
| Swarthmore | 6,550 | $152,361 | $633,800 | $1,532 |
| Rose Valley | 1,225 | $246,875 | $751,100 | $2,900 |
| Media | 5,870 | $89,092 | $467,800 | $1,411 |
| Woodlyn | 9,736 | $79,696 | $230,400 | $1,196 |
| Folsom | 8,671 | $113,064 | $280,100 | $1,540 |
| Rutledge | 935 | $135,313 | $396,800 | $1,679 |
| Morton | 2,773 | $61,563 | $267,400 | $1,257 |
| Ridley | 30,923 | $92,835 | $265,200 | $1,298 |
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What is the median household income in Nether Providence, PA?
The median household income in Nether Providence is $150,950, 94% 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 Nether Providence?
The median home value in Nether Providence is $458,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Nether Providence?
The median gross rent in Nether Providence is $2,158 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Nether Providence, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 94% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Nether Providence?
The median age in Nether Providence is 41.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Nether Providence?
The average commute to work in Nether Providence is 31 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nether Providence?
The unemployment rate in Nether Providence is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nether Providence?
67% of adults in Nether Providence 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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