Living in Saw Creek, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saw Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Saw Creek has 4,422 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $70,540 (10% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $262,500, the median rent is $2,101/month.
Saw Creek at a glance
- Population
- 4,422
- Median age
- 44.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $70,540State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $262,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,101/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Average commute
- 52 min
Is Saw Creek a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 52 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Saw Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saw Creek the median home value is $262,500, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,101 per month, which is 49.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,750 a month in housing costs.
Saw Creek median household income
The median household income in Saw Creek is $70,540 and the income per person is $35,181. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Saw Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,972
- Owner-occupied
- 89.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.8%
- Vacant
- 43.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.62
43.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Saw Creek has many vacation and second homes.
Saw Creek demographics
- Population
- 4,422
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 15.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 1,691
- Foreign-born
- 18%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saw Creek ›
Education in Saw Creek
29% of adults 25 and older in Saw Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saw Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 52 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Saw Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saw Creek | 4,422 | $70,540 | $262,500 | $2,101 |
| Pine Ridge | 3,099 | $67,296 | $217,500 | — |
| Lehman | 11,105 | $66,870 | $228,200 | $1,869 |
| Middle Smithfield | 16,010 | $88,026 | $249,200 | $1,556 |
| Pocono Mountain Lake Estates | 700 | $63,481 | $189,800 | — |
| Hardwick | 1,423 | $124,625 | $421,200 | $1,818 |
| Pocono Ranch Lands | 1,187 | $73,508 | $227,100 | — |
| Porter | 393 | $67,857 | $282,200 | $1,115 |
| Smithfield | 7,953 | $105,705 | $304,400 | $1,194 |
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What is the median household income in Saw Creek, PA?
The median household income in Saw Creek is $70,540, 10% lower 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 Saw Creek?
The median home value in Saw Creek is $262,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Saw Creek?
The median gross rent in Saw Creek is $2,101 per month, about 49.4% of household income.
Is Saw Creek, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 52 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in Saw Creek?
The median age in Saw Creek is 44.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Saw Creek?
The average commute to work in Saw Creek is 52 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saw Creek?
The unemployment rate in Saw Creek is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saw Creek?
29% of adults in Saw Creek 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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