Living in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Philipsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Philipsburg has 2,748 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $47,794 (39% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $148,700, the median rent is $645/month.
Philipsburg at a glance
- Population
- 2,748
- Median age
- 42.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $47,794State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $148,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $645/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 52.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Philipsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Philipsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Philipsburg the median home value is $148,700, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,155 a month in housing costs.
Philipsburg median household income
The median household income in Philipsburg is $47,794 and the income per person is $32,491. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Philipsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,504
- Owner-occupied
- 52.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.8%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.07
Philipsburg demographics
- Population
- 2,748
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 1,328
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Philipsburg ›
Education in Philipsburg
25% of adults 25 and older in Philipsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Philipsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
Philipsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg | 2,748 | $47,794 | $148,700 | $645 |
| South Philipsburg | 397 | $61,645 | $139,700 | — |
| Chester Hill | 788 | $47,333 | $111,300 | $631 |
| North Philipsburg | 651 | $45,556 | $97,400 | $892 |
| Hawk Run | 744 | $45,145 | $63,700 | — |
| Morris | 2,750 | $45,357 | $116,600 | $691 |
| Osceola Mills | 1,325 | $67,656 | $105,700 | $810 |
| Morrisdale | 747 | $29,826 | $101,800 | $1,009 |
| West Decatur | 650 | $31,875 | $92,200 | $1,028 |
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What is the median household income in Philipsburg, PA?
The median household income in Philipsburg is $47,794, 39% 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 Philipsburg?
The median home value in Philipsburg is $148,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Philipsburg?
The median gross rent in Philipsburg is $645 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Philipsburg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Philipsburg?
The median age in Philipsburg is 42.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Philipsburg?
The average commute to work in Philipsburg is 24 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Philipsburg?
The unemployment rate in Philipsburg is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Philipsburg?
25% of adults in Philipsburg 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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