Living in Penn, Pennsylvania

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

Penn has 10,422 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $87,620 (12% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $320,500, the median rent is $1,436/month.

Penn at a glance

Population
10,422
Median age
44.7State: 40.9
Median household income
$87,620State: $77,971
Median home value
$320,500State: $254,500
Median rent
$1,436/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
76%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
Average commute
25 min

Is Penn a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.

Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Penn

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Penn the median home value is $320,500, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,436 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,766 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Penn$320,500
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Penn$1,436
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Penn median household income

The median household income in Penn is $87,620 and the income per person is $45,190. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Penn$87,620
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Penn: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
4,594
Owner-occupied
76%
Renter-occupied
24%
Vacant
3.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1984
Average household size
2.32

Penn demographics

Population
10,422
Median age
44.7
Under 18
19.5%
65 and older
24.3%
Households
4,417
Foreign-born
1%
Veterans
8.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%

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

Education in Penn

28.6% of adults 25 and older in Penn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Penn28.6%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Penn

Unemployment rate
0.8%State: 5.3%
Average commute
25 minState: 26 min
Work from home
14%
Drive alone
81.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1%
Homes with broadband
89.2%

Penn vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Penn10,422$87,620$320,500$1,436
Penryn1,257$63,545$282,000$1,054
Manheim5,027$81,273$246,400$1,149
Elizabeth3,979$99,583$307,000$1,125
Lititz9,619$88,576$299,900$1,364
Rapho12,149$86,716$319,700$1,556
Cornwall4,623$107,583$333,700$3,023
Brickerville1,257$74,167$276,100$879
Warwick19,234$104,013$338,200$1,496

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Living in Penn: FAQ

What is the median household income in Penn, PA?

The median household income in Penn is $87,620, 12% 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 $320,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Penn?

The median gross rent in Penn is $1,436 per month, about 26.6% of household income.

Is Penn, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Penn?

The median age in Penn is 44.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Penn?

The average commute to work in Penn is 25 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Penn?

The unemployment rate in Penn is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Penn?

28.6% 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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