Living in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perryopolis · Census data 2020–2024
Perryopolis has 1,529 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $61,319 (21% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $163,700, the median rent is $772/month.
Perryopolis at a glance
- Population
- 1,529
- Median age
- 46.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $61,319State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $163,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $772/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Perryopolis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Perryopolis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Perryopolis the median home value is $163,700, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,443 a month in housing costs.
Perryopolis median household income
The median household income in Perryopolis is $61,319 and the income per person is $32,556. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Perryopolis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 778
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.18
Perryopolis demographics
- Population
- 1,529
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 700
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perryopolis ›
Education in Perryopolis
26.4% of adults 25 and older in Perryopolis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perryopolis
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.1%
Perryopolis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perryopolis | 1,529 | $61,319 | $163,700 | $772 |
| Perry | 2,590 | $67,833 | $211,700 | $790 |
| Star Junction | 456 | $41,042 | $146,700 | $749 |
| Washington | 3,787 | $39,744 | $135,200 | $685 |
| Arnold City | 538 | $2,499 | — | $681 |
| Jefferson | 1,937 | $74,844 | $245,700 | $735 |
| Fayette City | 386 | $57,443 | $76,400 | $736 |
| Smithton | 406 | $55,625 | $102,900 | $1,056 |
| Lower Tyrone | 1,009 | $74,792 | $139,700 | $856 |
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What is the median household income in Perryopolis, PA?
The median household income in Perryopolis is $61,319, 21% 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 Perryopolis?
The median home value in Perryopolis is $163,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Perryopolis?
The median gross rent in Perryopolis is $772 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is Perryopolis, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Perryopolis?
The median age in Perryopolis is 46.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Perryopolis?
The average commute to work in Perryopolis is 28 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perryopolis?
The unemployment rate in Perryopolis is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perryopolis?
26.4% of adults in Perryopolis 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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