Living in Russell, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Russell · Census data 2020–2024
Russell has 1,215 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $90,250 (16% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $191,900, the median rent is $665/month.
Russell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Russell at a glance
- Population
- 1,215
- Median age
- 47.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $90,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $191,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $665/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Russell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Russell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Russell the median home value is $191,900, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,693 a month in housing costs.
Russell median household income
The median household income in Russell is $90,250 and the income per person is $47,251. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Russell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 581
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.38
Russell demographics
- Population
- 1,215
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.9%
- Households
- 511
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Russell ›
Education in Russell
34.7% of adults 25 and older in Russell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Russell
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Russell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell | 1,215 | $90,250 | $191,900 | $665 |
| Pine Grove | 2,544 | $96,318 | $188,900 | $685 |
| North Warren | 2,104 | $56,549 | $121,500 | $914 |
| Farmington | 1,266 | $72,159 | $156,300 | $769 |
| Conewango | 3,367 | $57,050 | $122,000 | $896 |
| Glade | 2,053 | $73,388 | $182,700 | $832 |
| Warren | 9,240 | $53,815 | $103,800 | $771 |
| Starbrick | 493 | $53,889 | $105,600 | — |
| Frewsburg | 1,792 | $75,536 | $142,800 | $824 |
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What is the median household income in Russell, PA?
The median household income in Russell is $90,250, 16% 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 Russell?
The median home value in Russell is $191,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Russell?
The median gross rent in Russell is $665 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Russell, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Russell?
The median age in Russell is 47.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Russell?
The average commute to work in Russell is 20 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Russell?
The unemployment rate in Russell is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Russell?
34.7% of adults in Russell 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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