Living in North Heidelberg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Heidelberg · Census data 2020–2024
North Heidelberg has 1,081 residents with a median age of 55.4. The median household income is $92,500 (19% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $350,000, the median rent is $950/month.
North Heidelberg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Heidelberg at a glance
- Population
- 1,081
- Median age
- 55.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,500State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $350,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is North Heidelberg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Heidelberg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Heidelberg the median home value is $350,000, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 37.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,970 a month in housing costs.
North Heidelberg median household income
The median household income in North Heidelberg is $92,500 and the income per person is $51,326. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Heidelberg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 466
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.41
North Heidelberg demographics
- Population
- 1,081
- Median age
- 55.4
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 30.7%
- Households
- 448
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Heidelberg ›
Education in North Heidelberg
29.9% of adults 25 and older in North Heidelberg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Heidelberg
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
North Heidelberg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Heidelberg | 1,081 | $92,500 | $350,000 | $950 |
| Bernville | 802 | $89,167 | $235,700 | $1,151 |
| Penn | 2,021 | $97,167 | $325,400 | $1,479 |
| Heidelberg | 1,778 | $85,000 | $273,700 | $893 |
| Robesonia | 2,261 | $91,188 | $226,000 | $1,170 |
| Jefferson | 2,348 | $116,250 | $370,300 | $1,172 |
| Womelsdorf | 2,904 | $110,735 | $221,600 | $1,385 |
| New Schaefferstown | 189 | $69,500 | $358,300 | — |
| Lower Heidelberg | 6,507 | $123,476 | $422,100 | $2,685 |
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What is the median household income in North Heidelberg, PA?
The median household income in North Heidelberg is $92,500, 19% 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 North Heidelberg?
The median home value in North Heidelberg is $350,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Heidelberg?
The median gross rent in North Heidelberg is $950 per month, about 37.7% of household income.
Is North Heidelberg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in North Heidelberg?
The median age in North Heidelberg is 55.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Heidelberg?
The average commute to work in North Heidelberg is 30 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Heidelberg?
The unemployment rate in North Heidelberg is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Heidelberg?
29.9% of adults in North Heidelberg 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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