Living in Rheems, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rheems · Census data 2020–2024
Rheems has 2,426 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $96,667 (24% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $265,400, the median rent is $1,639/month.
Rheems at a glance
- Population
- 2,426
- Median age
- 37.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $96,667State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $265,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,639/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Rheems a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 0%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rheems
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rheems the median home value is $265,400, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,639 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,690 a month in housing costs.
Rheems median household income
The median household income in Rheems is $96,667 and the income per person is $34,053. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Rheems: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 916
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.78
Rheems demographics
- Population
- 2,426
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 832
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rheems ›
Education in Rheems
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Rheems have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rheems
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Rheems vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rheems | 2,426 | $96,667 | $265,400 | $1,639 |
| Elizabethtown | 11,925 | $76,105 | $238,700 | $1,174 |
| West Donegal | 9,058 | $90,461 | $345,500 | $2,698 |
| Maytown | 4,443 | $119,097 | $324,300 | $1,712 |
| East Donegal | 8,689 | $109,158 | $331,300 | $1,528 |
| Mount Joy | 8,344 | $90,061 | $266,500 | $1,182 |
| Marietta | 2,886 | $54,167 | $211,600 | $1,020 |
| Bainbridge | 1,376 | $99,167 | $230,700 | $1,564 |
| Conoy | 3,302 | $73,511 | $246,500 | $1,523 |
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What is the median household income in Rheems, PA?
The median household income in Rheems is $96,667, 24% 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 Rheems?
The median home value in Rheems is $265,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Rheems?
The median gross rent in Rheems is $1,639 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Rheems, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 0%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rheems?
The median age in Rheems is 37.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Rheems?
The average commute to work in Rheems is 23 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rheems?
The unemployment rate in Rheems is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rheems?
33.8% of adults in Rheems 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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