Living in Penn, Pennsylvania

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

Penn has 5,744 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $136,250 (75% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $498,600, the median rent is $1,086/month.

Penn at a glance

Population
5,744
Median age
48.8State: 40.9
Median household income
$136,250State: $77,971
Median home value
$498,600State: $254,500
Median rent
$1,086/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
78.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
57%
Average commute
35 min

Is Penn a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 75% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.

Cons: Home values 96% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Penn

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Penn the median home value is $498,600, 50% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,086 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,417 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Penn$498,600
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Penn$1,086
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Penn median household income

The median household income in Penn is $136,250 and the income per person is $72,849. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Penn$136,250
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Penn: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
2,201
Owner-occupied
78.1%
Renter-occupied
21.9%
Vacant
7.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2002
Average household size
2.78

Penn demographics

Population
5,744
Median age
48.8
Under 18
19.4%
65 and older
30%
Households
2,043
Foreign-born
4.9%
Veterans
10%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White81.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Black0%
Asian9.5%

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

Education in Penn

57% of adults 25 and older in Penn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 31.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Penn57%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Penn

Unemployment rate
0.4%State: 5.3%
Average commute
35 minState: 26 min
Work from home
23.2%
Drive alone
69.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
88.1%

Penn vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Penn5,744$136,250$498,600$1,086
West Grove2,798$92,697$319,900$1,767
London Grove8,980$175,558$469,700$1,393
New London5,844$165,313$483,400$1,546
Londonderry2,566$122,841$424,600—
Upper Oxford2,586$114,688$375,100$1,284
Avondale1,084$78,681$301,000$1,400
Franklin4,448$144,403$489,100$1,904
Cochranville590$116,250$306,700—

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Living in Penn: FAQ

What is the median household income in Penn, PA?

The median household income in Penn is $136,250, 75% 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 Penn?

The median home value in Penn is $498,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Penn?

The median gross rent in Penn is $1,086 per month, about 25.6% of household income.

Is Penn, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 75% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 96% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.

What is the median age in Penn?

The median age in Penn is 48.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Penn?

The average commute to work in Penn is 35 minutes; 23.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Penn?

The unemployment rate in Penn is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Penn?

57% of adults in Penn 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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