Living in Pavia, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pavia · Census data 2020–2024

Pavia has 385 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $58,542 (25% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $123,500, the median rent is $850/month.

Pavia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Pavia at a glance

Population
385
Median age
44.3State: 40.9
Median household income
$58,542State: $77,971
Median home value
$123,500State: $254,500
Median rent
$850/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
Average commute
35 min

Is Pavia a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.7%.

Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Pavia

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pavia the median home value is $123,500, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,288 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pavia$123,500
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pavia$850
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Pavia median household income

The median household income in Pavia is $58,542 and the income per person is $26,107. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Pavia$58,542
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Pavia: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
199
Owner-occupied
88.9%
Renter-occupied
11.1%
Vacant
27.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1974
Average household size
2.67

Pavia demographics

Population
385
Median age
44.3
Under 18
23.1%
65 and older
20.3%
Households
144
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
9.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pavia ›

Education in Pavia

12.9% of adults 25 and older in Pavia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pavia12.9%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pavia

Unemployment rate
7.2%State: 5.3%
Average commute
35 minState: 26 min
Work from home
12%
Drive alone
79.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
91.7%

Pavia vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pavia385$58,542$123,500$850
Lincoln317$88,750$217,400—
Greenfield3,736$60,590$162,500$896
Kimmel1,413$62,000$160,900$850
Beaverdale852$46,346$74,600—
Dunlo413$146,114——
Pleasantville128$47,500—$950
Sproul393$72,232——
King1,183$73,942$171,300$744

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Living in Pavia: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pavia, PA?

The median household income in Pavia is $58,542, 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 Pavia?

The median home value in Pavia is $123,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Pavia?

The median gross rent in Pavia is $850 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Pavia, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.

What is the median age in Pavia?

The median age in Pavia is 44.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Pavia?

The average commute to work in Pavia is 35 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Pavia?

The unemployment rate in Pavia is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pavia?

12.9% of adults in Pavia 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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