Living in Salford, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salford · Census data 2020–2024
Salford has 3,059 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $125,658 (61% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $462,800, the median rent is $1,536/month.
Salford at a glance
- Population
- 3,059
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $125,658State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $462,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,536/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Salford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 82% 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 Salford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salford the median home value is $462,800, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,536 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,323 a month in housing costs.
Salford median household income
The median household income in Salford is $125,658 and the income per person is $67,226. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Salford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,119
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.86
Salford demographics
- Population
- 3,059
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 1,066
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salford ›
Education in Salford
43.9% of adults 25 and older in Salford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salford
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Salford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford | 3,059 | $125,658 | $462,800 | $1,536 |
| Franconia | 13,546 | $111,426 | $424,700 | $1,897 |
| Woxall | 1,347 | $137,250 | $456,800 | $1,148 |
| Marlborough | 3,547 | $108,281 | $385,200 | $1,811 |
| West Rockhill | 5,446 | $104,354 | $463,100 | $1,417 |
| Telford | 4,829 | $91,058 | $320,300 | $1,312 |
| Upper Salford | 3,171 | $138,600 | $459,800 | $1,204 |
| Green Lane | 511 | $72,054 | $262,500 | $1,183 |
| Harleysville | 9,090 | $106,735 | $424,100 | $1,772 |
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What is the median household income in Salford, PA?
The median household income in Salford is $125,658, 61% 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 Salford?
The median home value in Salford is $462,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Salford?
The median gross rent in Salford is $1,536 per month, about 22.4% of household income.
Is Salford, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 82% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Salford?
The median age in Salford is 43.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Salford?
The average commute to work in Salford is 28 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salford?
The unemployment rate in Salford is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salford?
43.9% of adults in Salford 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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