Living in Simpson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Simpson · Census data 2020–2024
Simpson has 1,475 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $52,875 (32% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $158,000, the median rent is $1,002/month.
Simpson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Simpson at a glance
- Population
- 1,475
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $52,875State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $158,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,002/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Simpson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Simpson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Simpson the median home value is $158,000, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,002 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,149 a month in housing costs.
Simpson median household income
The median household income in Simpson is $52,875 and the income per person is $30,782. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Simpson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 693
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.40
Simpson demographics
- Population
- 1,475
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 614
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Simpson ›
Education in Simpson
18.2% of adults 25 and older in Simpson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Simpson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Simpson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson | 1,475 | $52,875 | $158,000 | $1,002 |
| Carbondale | 8,789 | $47,716 | $132,200 | $660 |
| Fell | 2,312 | $60,875 | $173,100 | $1,002 |
| Vandling | 964 | $77,422 | $181,000 | $844 |
| Waymart | 1,114 | $51,544 | $193,600 | $831 |
| Forest City | 1,770 | $57,404 | $143,900 | $879 |
| Browndale | 722 | $53,750 | $158,000 | — |
| Mayfield | 1,876 | $78,750 | $165,400 | $1,039 |
| Canaan | 3,453 | $73,036 | $276,300 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Simpson, PA?
The median household income in Simpson is $52,875, 32% 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 Simpson?
The median home value in Simpson is $158,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Simpson?
The median gross rent in Simpson is $1,002 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Simpson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Simpson?
The median age in Simpson is 42.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Simpson?
The average commute to work in Simpson is 23 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Simpson?
The unemployment rate in Simpson is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Simpson?
18.2% of adults in Simpson 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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