Living in Paoli, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paoli · Census data 2020–2024
Paoli has 6,362 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $138,396 (77% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $481,200, the median rent is $1,995/month.
Paoli at a glance
- Population
- 6,362
- Median age
- 42.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $138,396State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $481,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,995/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Paoli a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 89% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Paoli
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paoli the median home value is $481,200, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,995 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,581 a month in housing costs.
Paoli median household income
The median household income in Paoli is $138,396 and the income per person is $74,206. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Paoli: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,706
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.36
Paoli demographics
- Population
- 6,362
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 2,602
- Foreign-born
- 19.5%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paoli ›
Education in Paoli
69.5% of adults 25 and older in Paoli have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 35.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paoli
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 33%
- Drive alone
- 55.3%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Paoli vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paoli | 6,362 | $138,396 | $481,200 | $1,995 |
| Malvern | 3,435 | $117,548 | $521,800 | $2,169 |
| Berwyn | 3,680 | $145,833 | $639,400 | $1,750 |
| Easttown | 11,067 | $214,861 | $852,800 | $1,963 |
| Chesterbrook | 5,839 | $124,295 | $453,400 | $2,452 |
| Tredyffrin | 31,922 | $162,194 | $709,700 | $2,105 |
| Willistown | 11,366 | $187,466 | $617,800 | $2,742 |
| East Whiteland | 14,774 | $147,460 | $637,000 | $2,233 |
| Devon | 1,806 | $219,063 | $761,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Paoli, PA?
The median household income in Paoli is $138,396, 77% 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 Paoli?
The median home value in Paoli is $481,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Paoli?
The median gross rent in Paoli is $1,995 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Paoli, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 89% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Paoli?
The median age in Paoli is 42.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Paoli?
The average commute to work in Paoli is 24 minutes; 33% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paoli?
The unemployment rate in Paoli is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paoli?
69.5% of adults in Paoli 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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