Living in North Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Whitehall · Census data 2020–2024
North Whitehall has 15,822 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $110,361 (42% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $351,800, the median rent is $1,230/month.
North Whitehall at a glance
- Population
- 15,822
- Median age
- 44.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $110,361State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $351,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,230/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is North Whitehall a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Whitehall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Whitehall the median home value is $351,800, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,230 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,087 a month in housing costs.
North Whitehall median household income
The median household income in North Whitehall is $110,361 and the income per person is $55,068. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Whitehall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,137
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.62
North Whitehall demographics
- Population
- 15,822
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 5,998
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Whitehall ›
Education in North Whitehall
40.7% of adults 25 and older in North Whitehall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Whitehall
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
North Whitehall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Whitehall | 15,822 | $110,361 | $351,800 | $1,230 |
| Schnecksville | 3,922 | $114,375 | $362,000 | $1,223 |
| Egypt | 3,053 | $113,221 | $343,200 | — |
| Cementon | 1,454 | $70,795 | $276,300 | $1,181 |
| Laurys Station | 744 | $167,961 | $431,100 | — |
| Stiles | 1,441 | $98,125 | $235,400 | $1,382 |
| Whitehall | 29,317 | $75,658 | $262,100 | $1,444 |
| Coplay | 3,466 | $61,906 | $215,800 | $1,234 |
| South Whitehall | 21,390 | $102,872 | $365,100 | $1,865 |
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What is the median household income in North Whitehall, PA?
The median household income in North Whitehall is $110,361, 42% 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 Whitehall?
The median home value in North Whitehall is $351,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Whitehall?
The median gross rent in North Whitehall is $1,230 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is North Whitehall, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in North Whitehall?
The median age in North Whitehall is 44.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Whitehall?
The average commute to work in North Whitehall is 29 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Whitehall?
The unemployment rate in North Whitehall is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Whitehall?
40.7% of adults in North Whitehall 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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