Living in Plumstead, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Plumstead · Census data 2020–2024
Plumstead has 14,154 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $138,259 (77% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $572,900, the median rent is $2,222/month.
Plumstead at a glance
- Population
- 14,154
- Median age
- 43.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $138,259State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $572,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,222/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Plumstead a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 125% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Plumstead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Plumstead the median home value is $572,900, 72% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,222 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,846 a month in housing costs.
Plumstead median household income
The median household income in Plumstead is $138,259 and the income per person is $71,397. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Plumstead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,379
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.73
Plumstead demographics
- Population
- 14,154
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 5,166
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Plumstead ›
Education in Plumstead
55.9% of adults 25 and older in Plumstead have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 22.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Plumstead
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 26.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Plumstead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead | 14,154 | $138,259 | $572,900 | $2,222 |
| Plumsteadville | 2,592 | $176,313 | $580,800 | $2,217 |
| Dublin | 2,164 | $87,813 | $395,800 | $1,440 |
| Bedminster | 7,518 | $152,049 | $575,000 | $2,015 |
| Doylestown | 8,341 | $99,322 | $527,700 | $1,791 |
| Buckingham | 20,852 | $190,230 | $708,100 | $1,373 |
| Solebury | 8,685 | $195,962 | $788,700 | $2,467 |
| Blooming Glen | 868 | $116,220 | $328,900 | — |
| New Britain | 2,821 | $125,227 | $407,000 | $2,145 |
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What is the median household income in Plumstead, PA?
The median household income in Plumstead is $138,259, 77% 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 Plumstead?
The median home value in Plumstead is $572,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Plumstead?
The median gross rent in Plumstead is $2,222 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Plumstead, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 125% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Plumstead?
The median age in Plumstead is 43.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Plumstead?
The average commute to work in Plumstead is 32 minutes; 26.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Plumstead?
The unemployment rate in Plumstead is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Plumstead?
55.9% of adults in Plumstead 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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