Living in North Towanda, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Towanda · Census data 2020–2024
North Towanda has 983 residents with a median age of 59. The median household income is $28,906 (63% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $172,700, the median rent is $571/month.
North Towanda is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Towanda at a glance
- Population
- 983
- Median age
- 59State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $28,906State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $172,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $571/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 45.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is North Towanda a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 28.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Towanda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Towanda the median home value is $172,700, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $571 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,691 a month in housing costs.
North Towanda median household income
The median household income in North Towanda is $28,906 and the income per person is $28,765. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Towanda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 568
- Owner-occupied
- 45.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.8%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.79
North Towanda demographics
- Population
- 983
- Median age
- 59
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 41.1%
- Households
- 515
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Towanda ›
Education in North Towanda
16.1% of adults 25 and older in North Towanda have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Towanda
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.4%
North Towanda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Towanda | 983 | $28,906 | $172,700 | $571 |
| Towanda | 2,791 | $60,888 | $166,900 | $996 |
| Monroe | 621 | $53,947 | $174,000 | $854 |
| Sheshequin | 1,256 | $62,321 | $212,900 | $1,075 |
| Wysox | 1,397 | $60,357 | $184,300 | $755 |
| Ulster | 1,051 | $76,250 | $173,700 | $854 |
| Burlington | 188 | $60,682 | $217,900 | $925 |
| Standing Stone | 771 | $87,292 | $218,500 | $964 |
| Asylum | 911 | $73,382 | $196,900 | $1,102 |
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What is the median household income in North Towanda, PA?
The median household income in North Towanda is $28,906, 63% 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 Towanda?
The median home value in North Towanda is $172,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Towanda?
The median gross rent in North Towanda is $571 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is North Towanda, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 28.6%.
What is the median age in North Towanda?
The median age in North Towanda is 59 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Towanda?
The average commute to work in North Towanda is 21 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Towanda?
The unemployment rate in North Towanda is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Towanda?
16.1% of adults in North Towanda 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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