Living in Patton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patton · Census data 2020–2024
Patton has 15,791 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $83,656 (7% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $388,100, the median rent is $1,386/month.
Patton at a glance
- Population
- 15,791
- Median age
- 32.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $83,656State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $388,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,386/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 50.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Patton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Patton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patton the median home value is $388,100, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,108 a month in housing costs.
Patton median household income
The median household income in Patton is $83,656 and the income per person is $52,536. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Patton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,100
- Owner-occupied
- 50.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.5%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.26
Patton demographics
- Population
- 15,791
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 6,956
- Foreign-born
- 16.9%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patton ›
Education in Patton
73.4% of adults 25 and older in Patton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 43% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Drive alone
- 60.2%
- Public transit
- 8.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Patton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patton | 15,791 | $83,656 | $388,100 | $1,386 |
| Park Forest Village | 8,624 | $79,120 | $389,600 | $1,331 |
| Toftrees | 2,873 | $73,721 | $434,100 | $1,566 |
| Julian | 206 | $63,750 | $190,600 | — |
| State College | 41,050 | $45,424 | $437,800 | $1,273 |
| Huston | 1,516 | $81,250 | $235,300 | $872 |
| Continental Courts | 573 | $50,721 | $32,300 | — |
| Houserville | 2,000 | $119,303 | $378,600 | — |
| College | 10,540 | $101,323 | $404,400 | $1,112 |
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What is the median household income in Patton, PA?
The median household income in Patton is $83,656, 7% 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 Patton?
The median home value in Patton is $388,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Patton?
The median gross rent in Patton is $1,386 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Patton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
What is the median age in Patton?
The median age in Patton is 32.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Patton?
The average commute to work in Patton is 18 minutes; 21.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patton?
The unemployment rate in Patton is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patton?
73.4% of adults in Patton 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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