Living in North Wales, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Wales · Census data 2020–2024
North Wales has 3,440 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $128,056 (64% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $410,500, the median rent is $1,506/month.
North Wales at a glance
- Population
- 3,440
- Median age
- 39.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $128,056State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $410,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,506/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is North Wales a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Wales
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Wales the median home value is $410,500, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,506 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,877 a month in housing costs.
North Wales median household income
The median household income in North Wales is $128,056 and the income per person is $49,598. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Wales: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,363
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.56
North Wales demographics
- Population
- 3,440
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 1,276
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Wales ›
Education in North Wales
39.5% of adults 25 and older in North Wales have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Wales
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 5.2%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
North Wales vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Wales | 3,440 | $128,056 | $410,500 | $1,506 |
| Upper Gwynedd | 17,202 | $114,902 | $479,400 | $2,390 |
| Lansdale | 19,011 | $88,229 | $343,800 | $1,470 |
| Lower Gwynedd | 12,219 | $139,615 | $655,000 | $2,493 |
| Montgomery | 26,076 | $134,074 | $473,400 | $2,076 |
| Montgomeryville | 13,388 | $131,345 | $471,000 | $1,993 |
| Spring House | 5,137 | $198,077 | $670,700 | $3,304 |
| Whitpain | 20,446 | $162,856 | $630,200 | $2,255 |
| Towamencin | 18,035 | $100,396 | $429,900 | $1,753 |
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What is the median household income in North Wales, PA?
The median household income in North Wales is $128,056, 64% 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 Wales?
The median home value in North Wales is $410,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Wales?
The median gross rent in North Wales is $1,506 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is North Wales, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in North Wales?
The median age in North Wales is 39.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Wales?
The average commute to work in North Wales is 28 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Wales?
The unemployment rate in North Wales is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Wales?
39.5% of adults in North Wales 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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