Living in Patterson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patterson · Census data 2020–2024
Patterson has 3,083 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $67,171 (14% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $233,400, the median rent is $986/month.
Patterson at a glance
- Population
- 3,083
- Median age
- 40.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $67,171State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $233,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $986/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Patterson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Patterson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patterson the median home value is $233,400, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, which is 49.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,823 a month in housing costs.
Patterson median household income
The median household income in Patterson is $67,171 and the income per person is $41,227. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Patterson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,408
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.47
Patterson demographics
- Population
- 3,083
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 1,227
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patterson ›
Education in Patterson
34.8% of adults 25 and older in Patterson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patterson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Patterson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson | 3,083 | $67,171 | $233,400 | $986 |
| Patterson Heights | 711 | $102,969 | $218,500 | $925 |
| Beaver Falls | 8,850 | $49,924 | $92,100 | $727 |
| New Brighton | 5,567 | $52,939 | $109,200 | $749 |
| Fallston | 271 | $73,906 | $118,000 | $1,042 |
| White | 1,138 | $56,136 | $135,200 | $1,010 |
| Eastvale | 151 | $44,167 | $59,600 | $1,319 |
| Pulaski | 1,315 | $55,245 | $119,000 | $857 |
| West Mayfield | 1,332 | $54,731 | $136,800 | $968 |
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What is the median household income in Patterson, PA?
The median household income in Patterson is $67,171, 14% 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 Patterson?
The median home value in Patterson is $233,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Patterson?
The median gross rent in Patterson is $986 per month, about 49.3% of household income.
Is Patterson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Patterson?
The median age in Patterson is 40.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Patterson?
The average commute to work in Patterson is 26 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patterson?
The unemployment rate in Patterson is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patterson?
34.8% of adults in Patterson 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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