Living in North Centre, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Centre · Census data 2020–2024
North Centre has 1,866 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $76,591 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $231,300, the median rent is $1,286/month.
North Centre at a glance
- Population
- 1,866
- Median age
- 51.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $76,591State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $231,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,286/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 94.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Centre a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Centre
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Centre the median home value is $231,300, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,286 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,568 a month in housing costs.
North Centre median household income
The median household income in North Centre is $76,591 and the income per person is $42,900. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Centre: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 802
- Owner-occupied
- 94.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.4%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.43
North Centre demographics
- Population
- 1,866
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 744
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Centre ›
Education in North Centre
27.4% of adults 25 and older in North Centre have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Centre
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
North Centre vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Centre | 1,866 | $76,591 | $231,300 | $1,286 |
| South Centre | 1,968 | $65,045 | $174,200 | $1,044 |
| Lime Ridge | 842 | $63,148 | $208,100 | $994 |
| Orangeville | 421 | $63,854 | $183,600 | $1,096 |
| Orange | 1,097 | $96,750 | $299,300 | — |
| Lightstreet | 1,156 | $70,739 | $168,400 | $1,132 |
| Almedia | 1,271 | $67,361 | $194,000 | $1,163 |
| Mifflinville | 1,193 | $48,173 | $215,300 | $974 |
| Scott | 5,583 | $85,368 | $234,100 | $1,239 |
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What is the median household income in North Centre, PA?
The median household income in North Centre is $76,591, about the same as 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 North Centre?
The median home value in North Centre is $231,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Centre?
The median gross rent in North Centre is $1,286 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is North Centre, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in North Centre?
The median age in North Centre is 51.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Centre?
The average commute to work in North Centre is 22 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Centre?
The unemployment rate in North Centre is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Centre?
27.4% of adults in North Centre 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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