Living in Ringtown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ringtown · Census data 2020–2024
Ringtown has 745 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $87,955 (13% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $180,500, the median rent is $788/month.
Ringtown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ringtown at a glance
- Population
- 745
- Median age
- 41.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $87,955State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $180,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $788/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Ringtown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ringtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ringtown the median home value is $180,500, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,385 a month in housing costs.
Ringtown median household income
The median household income in Ringtown is $87,955 and the income per person is $36,869. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Ringtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 328
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.76
Ringtown demographics
- Population
- 745
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 270
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ringtown ›
Education in Ringtown
23.7% of adults 25 and older in Ringtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ringtown
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Ringtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringtown | 745 | $87,955 | $180,500 | $788 |
| Union | 1,083 | $85,379 | $226,300 | $632 |
| Shenandoah Heights | 1,262 | $87,314 | $89,400 | — |
| Shenandoah | 4,146 | $45,294 | $49,500 | $982 |
| Brandonville | 199 | $47,500 | $153,900 | — |
| West Mahanoy | 2,885 | $85,471 | $88,700 | $1,072 |
| North Union | 1,208 | $71,250 | $187,300 | $789 |
| Gilberton | 687 | $65,060 | $43,600 | $430 |
| Altamont | 526 | $43,750 | $112,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ringtown, PA?
The median household income in Ringtown is $87,955, 13% 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 Ringtown?
The median home value in Ringtown is $180,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Ringtown?
The median gross rent in Ringtown is $788 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Ringtown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Ringtown?
The median age in Ringtown is 41.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Ringtown?
The average commute to work in Ringtown is 30 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ringtown?
The unemployment rate in Ringtown is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ringtown?
23.7% of adults in Ringtown 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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