Living in Refton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Refton · Census data 2020–2024
Refton has 321 residents with a median age of 23. The median household income is $146,897 (88% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $414,300.
Refton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Refton at a glance
- Population
- 321
- Median age
- 23State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $146,897State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $414,300State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.1%
Is Refton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 88% higher than the Pennsylvania median.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median; unemployment of 20.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Refton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Refton the median home value is $414,300, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,879 a month in housing costs.
Refton median household income
The median household income in Refton is $146,897 and the income per person is $35,915. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Refton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 84
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.82
Refton demographics
- Population
- 321
- Median age
- 23
- Under 18
- 34.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 84
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Refton ›
Education in Refton
63.1% of adults 25 and older in Refton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 38.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Refton
- Unemployment rate
- 20.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 24.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Refton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refton | 321 | $146,897 | $414,300 | — |
| Providence | 7,106 | $63,696 | $228,200 | $1,140 |
| Willow Street | 9,647 | $109,675 | $314,700 | $2,672 |
| Lampeter | 2,140 | $101,667 | $422,900 | $1,442 |
| Pequea | 5,918 | $109,447 | $319,700 | $1,691 |
| West Lampeter | 17,391 | $110,143 | $345,000 | $3,028 |
| Strasburg | 3,109 | $85,750 | $354,100 | $1,119 |
| Quarryville | 2,856 | $79,744 | $293,100 | $1,172 |
| Eden | 2,584 | $91,250 | $425,700 | $948 |
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What is the median household income in Refton, PA?
The median household income in Refton is $146,897, 88% 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 Refton?
The median home value in Refton is $414,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is Refton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 88% higher than the Pennsylvania median. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median; unemployment of 20.1%.
What is the median age in Refton?
The median age in Refton is 23 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Refton?
The unemployment rate in Refton is 20.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Refton?
63.1% of adults in Refton 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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