Living in Overton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Overton · Census data 2020–2024
Overton has 253 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $58,750 (25% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $200,000.
Overton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Overton at a glance
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 43.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $200,000State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 94.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Overton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Overton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Overton the median home value is $200,000, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,588 a month in housing costs.
Overton median household income
The median household income in Overton is $58,750 and the income per person is $30,125. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Overton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 235
- Owner-occupied
- 94.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.1%
- Vacant
- 57.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.56
57.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Overton has many vacation and second homes.
Overton demographics
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 99
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Overton ›
Education in Overton
10.3% of adults 25 and older in Overton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Overton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.7%
Overton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton | 253 | $58,750 | $200,000 | — |
| Franklin | 763 | $57,778 | $147,100 | $1,083 |
| New Albany | 358 | $77,273 | — | $939 |
| Elkland | 516 | $71,875 | $229,200 | $613 |
| Leroy | 642 | $59,766 | $227,900 | $1,000 |
| Monroe | 621 | $53,947 | $174,000 | $854 |
| Albany | 983 | $68,264 | $205,300 | $1,098 |
| Forks | 355 | $71,250 | $200,000 | $875 |
| Forksville | 134 | $58,438 | $135,400 | $594 |
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What is the median household income in Overton, PA?
The median household income in Overton is $58,750, 25% 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 Overton?
The median home value in Overton is $200,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is Overton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in Overton?
The median age in Overton is 43.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Overton?
The average commute to work in Overton is 27 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Overton?
The unemployment rate in Overton is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Overton?
10.3% of adults in Overton 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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