Living in Providence, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Providence · Census data 2020–2024
Providence has 7,106 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $63,696 (18% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $228,200, the median rent is $1,140/month.
Providence at a glance
- Population
- 7,106
- Median age
- 43.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $63,696State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $228,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,140/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Providence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Providence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Providence the median home value is $228,200, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,140 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,592 a month in housing costs.
Providence median household income
The median household income in Providence is $63,696 and the income per person is $31,667. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Providence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,604
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.73
Providence demographics
- Population
- 7,106
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 2,604
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Providence ›
Education in Providence
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Providence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Providence
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.8%
Providence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 7,106 | $63,696 | $228,200 | $1,140 |
| Refton | 321 | $146,897 | $414,300 | — |
| Quarryville | 2,856 | $79,744 | $293,100 | $1,172 |
| Eden | 2,584 | $91,250 | $425,700 | $948 |
| East Drumore | 3,929 | $78,844 | $303,700 | $2,101 |
| Willow Street | 9,647 | $109,675 | $314,700 | $2,672 |
| Pequea | 5,918 | $109,447 | $319,700 | $1,691 |
| Strasburg | 3,109 | $85,750 | $354,100 | $1,119 |
| Lampeter | 2,140 | $101,667 | $422,900 | $1,442 |
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What is the median household income in Providence, PA?
The median household income in Providence is $63,696, 18% 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 Providence?
The median home value in Providence is $228,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Providence?
The median gross rent in Providence is $1,140 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Providence, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Providence?
The median age in Providence is 43.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Providence?
The average commute to work in Providence is 27 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Providence?
The unemployment rate in Providence is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Providence?
16.5% of adults in Providence 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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