Living in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Charleroi · Census data 2020–2024
North Charleroi has 1,316 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $51,324 (34% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $93,500, the median rent is $508/month.
North Charleroi is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Charleroi at a glance
- Population
- 1,316
- Median age
- 49.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $51,324State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $93,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $508/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 57.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is North Charleroi a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Charleroi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Charleroi the median home value is $93,500, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $508 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,054 a month in housing costs.
North Charleroi median household income
The median household income in North Charleroi is $51,324 and the income per person is $29,972. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Charleroi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 762
- Owner-occupied
- 57.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.1%
- Vacant
- 20.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.14
North Charleroi demographics
- Population
- 1,316
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 604
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Charleroi ›
Education in North Charleroi
19.2% of adults 25 and older in North Charleroi have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Charleroi
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.7%
North Charleroi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Charleroi | 1,316 | $51,324 | $93,500 | $508 |
| Charleroi | 4,202 | $43,265 | $52,800 | $907 |
| Monessen | 6,780 | $52,889 | $95,900 | $733 |
| Wickerham Manor-Fisher | 1,247 | $80,694 | $188,900 | — |
| Carroll | 5,339 | $79,219 | $189,300 | — |
| Speers | 1,105 | $72,813 | $158,400 | $1,077 |
| Twilight | 221 | $98,750 | $206,500 | — |
| North Belle Vernon | 1,723 | $50,588 | $118,600 | $957 |
| Monongahela | 4,109 | $59,861 | $114,300 | $818 |
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What is the median household income in North Charleroi, PA?
The median household income in North Charleroi is $51,324, 34% 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 North Charleroi?
The median home value in North Charleroi is $93,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Charleroi?
The median gross rent in North Charleroi is $508 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is North Charleroi, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in North Charleroi?
The median age in North Charleroi is 49.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Charleroi?
The average commute to work in North Charleroi is 23 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Charleroi?
The unemployment rate in North Charleroi is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Charleroi?
19.2% of adults in North Charleroi 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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