Living in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riegelsville · Census data 2020–2024
Riegelsville has 860 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $93,750 (20% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $342,000, the median rent is $1,170/month.
Riegelsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riegelsville at a glance
- Population
- 860
- Median age
- 44.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $93,750State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $342,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,170/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Riegelsville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Riegelsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riegelsville the median home value is $342,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,761 a month in housing costs.
Riegelsville median household income
The median household income in Riegelsville is $93,750 and the income per person is $49,025. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Riegelsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 418
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.23
Riegelsville demographics
- Population
- 860
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 386
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riegelsville ›
Education in Riegelsville
41.9% of adults 25 and older in Riegelsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riegelsville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Riegelsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riegelsville | 860 | $93,750 | $342,000 | $1,170 |
| Durham | 1,047 | $116,458 | $614,100 | — |
| Raubsville | 1,092 | $90,563 | $344,600 | — |
| Finesville | 301 | $68,780 | $274,100 | $3,501 |
| Williams | 6,589 | $116,250 | $358,600 | $1,936 |
| Pohatcong | 3,266 | $103,611 | $292,500 | $1,793 |
| Holland | 5,204 | $136,875 | $451,800 | $1,600 |
| Glendon | 374 | $105,833 | $235,000 | $1,358 |
| Alpha | 2,436 | $90,333 | $261,500 | $1,362 |
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What is the median household income in Riegelsville, PA?
The median household income in Riegelsville is $93,750, 20% 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 Riegelsville?
The median home value in Riegelsville is $342,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Riegelsville?
The median gross rent in Riegelsville is $1,170 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Riegelsville, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Riegelsville?
The median age in Riegelsville is 44.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Riegelsville?
The average commute to work in Riegelsville is 30 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riegelsville?
The unemployment rate in Riegelsville is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riegelsville?
41.9% of adults in Riegelsville 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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