Living in Ralpho, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ralpho · Census data 2020–2024
Ralpho has 4,171 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $120,386 (54% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $243,900.
Ralpho at a glance
- Population
- 4,171
- Median age
- 48.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $120,386State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $243,900State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Ralpho a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ralpho
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ralpho the median home value is $243,900, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,533 a month in housing costs.
Ralpho median household income
The median household income in Ralpho is $120,386 and the income per person is $52,894. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Ralpho: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,840
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.41
Ralpho demographics
- Population
- 4,171
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 1,722
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 16.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ralpho ›
Education in Ralpho
47.2% of adults 25 and older in Ralpho have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ralpho
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Ralpho vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralpho | 4,171 | $120,386 | $243,900 | — |
| Elysburg | 2,492 | $121,511 | $242,300 | — |
| Tharptown (Uniontown) | 358 | $64,286 | $105,500 | — |
| Shamokin | 6,853 | $39,690 | $60,400 | $824 |
| Edgewood | 2,078 | $45,759 | $85,200 | $689 |
| Marshallton | 1,187 | $52,411 | $83,400 | $773 |
| Mayberry | 243 | $94,375 | $380,000 | $731 |
| Fairview-Ferndale | 1,742 | $43,359 | $86,800 | $767 |
| Ranshaw | 708 | $53,349 | $69,100 | $925 |
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What is the median household income in Ralpho, PA?
The median household income in Ralpho is $120,386, 54% 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 Ralpho?
The median home value in Ralpho is $243,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is Ralpho, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Ralpho?
The median age in Ralpho is 48.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Ralpho?
The average commute to work in Ralpho is 29 minutes; 22.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ralpho?
The unemployment rate in Ralpho is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ralpho?
47.2% of adults in Ralpho 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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