Living in Polk, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Polk · Census data 2020–2024
Polk has 615 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median household income is $36,786 (53% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $101,400, the median rent is $685/month.
Polk is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Polk at a glance
- Population
- 615
- Median age
- 53.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $36,786State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $101,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $685/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Polk a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 35.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Polk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Polk the median home value is $101,400, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $685 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,010 a month in housing costs.
Polk median household income
The median household income in Polk is $36,786 and the income per person is $22,491. 35.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Polk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 258
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.03
Polk demographics
- Population
- 615
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 220
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Polk ›
Education in Polk
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Polk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Polk
- Unemployment rate
- 13.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 93.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.8%
Polk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk | 615 | $36,786 | $101,400 | $685 |
| Frenchcreek | 1,359 | $69,044 | $154,100 | $937 |
| Mineral | 472 | $65,000 | $148,900 | — |
| Victory | 411 | $73,000 | $153,600 | $1,344 |
| Sandycreek | 2,188 | $87,794 | $177,800 | $858 |
| Utica | 157 | $48,929 | $86,700 | $379 |
| Franklin | 5,984 | $47,117 | $116,900 | $731 |
| Mill Creek | 796 | $77,639 | $239,800 | $868 |
| Hannasville | 161 | $105,455 | $125,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Polk, PA?
The median household income in Polk is $36,786, 53% 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 Polk?
The median home value in Polk is $101,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Polk?
The median gross rent in Polk is $685 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Polk, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 35.4%.
What is the median age in Polk?
The median age in Polk is 53.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Polk?
The average commute to work in Polk is 21 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Polk?
The unemployment rate in Polk is 13.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Polk?
14.6% of adults in Polk 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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