Living in Rapho, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rapho · Census data 2020–2024
Rapho has 12,149 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $86,716 (11% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $319,700, the median rent is $1,556/month.
Rapho at a glance
- Population
- 12,149
- Median age
- 50.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $86,716State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $319,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,556/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Rapho a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rapho
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rapho the median home value is $319,700, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,556 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,730 a month in housing costs.
Rapho median household income
The median household income in Rapho is $86,716 and the income per person is $50,968. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Rapho: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,276
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.31
Rapho demographics
- Population
- 12,149
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 5,221
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rapho ›
Education in Rapho
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Rapho have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rapho
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Rapho vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapho | 12,149 | $86,716 | $319,700 | $1,556 |
| Manheim | 5,027 | $81,273 | $246,400 | $1,149 |
| Mount Joy | 8,344 | $90,061 | $266,500 | $1,182 |
| Salunga | 3,355 | $61,442 | $280,900 | $980 |
| Penn | 10,422 | $87,620 | $320,500 | $1,436 |
| Landisville | 2,168 | $88,148 | $280,900 | $992 |
| Penryn | 1,257 | $63,545 | $282,000 | $1,054 |
| Timber Hills | 306 | $139,833 | $361,100 | — |
| Mount Gretna | 208 | $113,500 | $384,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rapho, PA?
The median household income in Rapho is $86,716, 11% 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 Rapho?
The median home value in Rapho is $319,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Rapho?
The median gross rent in Rapho is $1,556 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Rapho, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rapho?
The median age in Rapho is 50.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Rapho?
The average commute to work in Rapho is 25 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rapho?
The unemployment rate in Rapho is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rapho?
29.4% of adults in Rapho 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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