Living in North East, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North East · Census data 2020–2024
North East has 4,054 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $68,828 (12% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $167,000, the median rent is $769/month.
North East at a glance
- Population
- 4,054
- Median age
- 43.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $68,828State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $167,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $769/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is North East a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North East
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North East the median home value is $167,000, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $769 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,280 a month in housing costs.
North East median household income
The median household income in North East is $68,828 and the income per person is $33,151. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North East: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,941
- Owner-occupied
- 52.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.2%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.38
North East demographics
- Population
- 4,054
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 1,688
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North East ›
Education in North East
24% of adults 25 and older in North East have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North East
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.2%
North East vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East | 4,054 | $68,828 | $167,000 | $769 |
| Greenfield | 2,051 | $83,343 | $220,500 | $1,013 |
| Ripley | 920 | $52,614 | $112,000 | $642 |
| Harborcreek | 16,671 | $87,329 | $237,000 | $932 |
| Northwest Harborcreek | 8,753 | $93,617 | $225,800 | $966 |
| Wesleyville | 3,179 | $48,952 | $108,600 | $870 |
| Lawrence Park | 3,775 | $74,548 | $138,800 | $1,195 |
| Venango | 2,292 | $80,500 | $203,300 | $1,327 |
| Greene | 4,456 | $85,750 | $227,700 | $1,729 |
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What is the median household income in North East, PA?
The median household income in North East is $68,828, 12% 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 East?
The median home value in North East is $167,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North East?
The median gross rent in North East is $769 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is North East, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in North East?
The median age in North East is 43.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North East?
The average commute to work in North East is 18 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North East?
The unemployment rate in North East is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North East?
24% of adults in North East 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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