Living in Scrubgrass, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scrubgrass · Census data 2020–2024
Scrubgrass has 855 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $61,458 (21% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $151,600, the median rent is $1,365/month.
Scrubgrass is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scrubgrass at a glance
- Population
- 855
- Median age
- 51.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $61,458State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $151,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,365/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Scrubgrass a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Scrubgrass
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scrubgrass the median home value is $151,600, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,365 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,363 a month in housing costs.
Scrubgrass median household income
The median household income in Scrubgrass is $61,458 and the income per person is $34,666. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Scrubgrass: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 693
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 44.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.21
44.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Scrubgrass has many vacation and second homes.
Scrubgrass demographics
- Population
- 855
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 387
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scrubgrass ›
Education in Scrubgrass
16% of adults 25 and older in Scrubgrass have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scrubgrass
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.7%
Scrubgrass vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrubgrass | 855 | $61,458 | $151,600 | $1,365 |
| Clinton | 817 | $65,313 | $98,500 | $819 |
| Emlenton | 663 | $60,913 | $103,900 | $743 |
| Clintonville | 511 | $47,083 | $99,900 | $627 |
| Eau Claire | 272 | $61,719 | $146,900 | $680 |
| Allegheny | 505 | $60,625 | $160,300 | $1,071 |
| Kennerdell | 221 | $80,417 | $172,900 | — |
| Venango | 937 | $89,432 | $217,900 | $917 |
| Rockland | 1,153 | $53,125 | $117,300 | $859 |
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What is the median household income in Scrubgrass, PA?
The median household income in Scrubgrass is $61,458, 21% 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 Scrubgrass?
The median home value in Scrubgrass is $151,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Scrubgrass?
The median gross rent in Scrubgrass is $1,365 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Scrubgrass, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Scrubgrass?
The median age in Scrubgrass is 51.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Scrubgrass?
The average commute to work in Scrubgrass is 29 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scrubgrass?
The unemployment rate in Scrubgrass is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scrubgrass?
16% of adults in Scrubgrass 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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