Living in Rose Valley, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rose Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Rose Valley has 1,225 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $246,875 (217% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $751,100, the median rent is $2,900/month.
Rose Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rose Valley at a glance
- Population
- 1,225
- Median age
- 42.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $246,875State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $751,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,900/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 98%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 87.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Rose Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 217% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 195% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rose Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rose Valley the median home value is $751,100, 126% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,900 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Rose Valley median household income
The median household income in Rose Valley is $246,875 and the income per person is $117,802. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Rose Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 411
- Owner-occupied
- 98%
- Renter-occupied
- 2%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 3.00
Rose Valley demographics
- Population
- 1,225
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 32%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 407
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rose Valley ›
Education in Rose Valley
87.4% of adults 25 and older in Rose Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 54.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rose Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 31.6%
- Drive alone
- 58.6%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Rose Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Valley | 1,225 | $246,875 | $751,100 | $2,900 |
| Nether Providence | 14,426 | $150,950 | $458,600 | $2,158 |
| Brookhaven | 8,331 | $91,042 | $284,700 | $1,487 |
| Media | 5,870 | $89,092 | $467,800 | $1,411 |
| Parkside | 2,321 | $93,929 | $212,600 | $1,158 |
| Swarthmore | 6,550 | $152,361 | $633,800 | $1,532 |
| Woodlyn | 9,736 | $79,696 | $230,400 | $1,196 |
| Middletown | 16,732 | $129,300 | $500,600 | $2,426 |
| Upland | 3,057 | $61,553 | $184,700 | $1,105 |
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What is the median household income in Rose Valley, PA?
The median household income in Rose Valley is $246,875, 217% 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 Rose Valley?
The median home value in Rose Valley is $751,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Rose Valley?
The median gross rent in Rose Valley is $2,900 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is Rose Valley, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 217% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 195% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Rose Valley?
The median age in Rose Valley is 42.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Rose Valley?
The average commute to work in Rose Valley is 28 minutes; 31.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rose Valley?
The unemployment rate in Rose Valley is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rose Valley?
87.4% of adults in Rose Valley 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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