Living in North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Philipsburg · Census data 2020–2024
North Philipsburg has 651 residents with a median age of 71.5. The median household income is $45,556 (42% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $97,400, the median rent is $892/month.
North Philipsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Philipsburg at a glance
- Population
- 651
- Median age
- 71.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $45,556State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $97,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $892/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 44.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Philipsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 23.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Philipsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Philipsburg the median home value is $97,400, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, which is 46.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $975 a month in housing costs.
North Philipsburg median household income
The median household income in North Philipsburg is $45,556 and the income per person is $35,083. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Philipsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 417
- Owner-occupied
- 44.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.6%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.50
North Philipsburg demographics
- Population
- 651
- Median age
- 71.5
- Under 18
- 3.5%
- 65 and older
- 64.4%
- Households
- 360
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Philipsburg ›
Education in North Philipsburg
29.3% of adults 25 and older in North Philipsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Philipsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 23.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 48.3%
North Philipsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Philipsburg | 651 | $45,556 | $97,400 | $892 |
| Hawk Run | 744 | $45,145 | $63,700 | — |
| Philipsburg | 2,748 | $47,794 | $148,700 | $645 |
| South Philipsburg | 397 | $61,645 | $139,700 | — |
| Chester Hill | 788 | $47,333 | $111,300 | $631 |
| Morris | 2,750 | $45,357 | $116,600 | $691 |
| Morrisdale | 747 | $29,826 | $101,800 | $1,009 |
| West Decatur | 650 | $31,875 | $92,200 | $1,028 |
| Casanova | 227 | $76,188 | $96,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Philipsburg, PA?
The median household income in North Philipsburg is $45,556, 42% 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 Philipsburg?
The median home value in North Philipsburg is $97,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Philipsburg?
The median gross rent in North Philipsburg is $892 per month, about 46.1% of household income.
Is North Philipsburg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 23.8%.
What is the median age in North Philipsburg?
The median age in North Philipsburg is 71.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Philipsburg?
The average commute to work in North Philipsburg is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Philipsburg?
The unemployment rate in North Philipsburg is 23.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Philipsburg?
29.3% of adults in North Philipsburg 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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