Living in Rainsburg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rainsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Rainsburg has 138 residents with a median age of 20.5. The median household income is $42,500 (45% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $121,900, the median rent is $975/month.
Rainsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rainsburg at a glance
- Population
- 138
- Median age
- 20.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $42,500State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $121,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $975/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Rainsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 42%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rainsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rainsburg the median home value is $121,900, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,521 a month in housing costs.
Rainsburg median household income
The median household income in Rainsburg is $42,500 and the income per person is $16,493. 42% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Rainsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 61
- Owner-occupied
- 59.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.5%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.29
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rainsburg has many vacation and second homes.
Rainsburg demographics
- Population
- 138
- Median age
- 20.5
- Under 18
- 42%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 42
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rainsburg ›
Education in Rainsburg
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Rainsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rainsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 57.1%
Rainsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainsburg | 138 | $42,500 | $121,900 | $975 |
| Colerain | 1,047 | $66,607 | $225,000 | $783 |
| Monroe | 1,299 | $58,056 | $208,900 | $683 |
| Clearville | 161 | $56,591 | $116,700 | — |
| Harrison | 977 | $57,639 | $187,200 | $767 |
| Southampton | 792 | $56,336 | $215,800 | $885 |
| Bedford | 2,851 | $41,375 | $182,000 | $677 |
| Manns Choice | 315 | $65,179 | $91,000 | $958 |
| Cumberland Valley | 1,372 | $67,361 | $252,200 | $1,278 |
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What is the median household income in Rainsburg, PA?
The median household income in Rainsburg is $42,500, 45% 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 Rainsburg?
The median home value in Rainsburg is $121,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Rainsburg?
The median gross rent in Rainsburg is $975 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Rainsburg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 42%.
What is the median age in Rainsburg?
The median age in Rainsburg is 20.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Rainsburg?
The average commute to work in Rainsburg is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rainsburg?
The unemployment rate in Rainsburg is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rainsburg?
24.6% of adults in Rainsburg 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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