Living in South Abington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Abington · Census data 2020–2024
South Abington has 9,572 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $113,615 (46% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $334,700, the median rent is $1,390/month.
South Abington at a glance
- Population
- 9,572
- Median age
- 38.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $113,615State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $334,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,390/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is South Abington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Abington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Abington the median home value is $334,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,390 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,997 a month in housing costs.
South Abington median household income
The median household income in South Abington is $113,615 and the income per person is $48,361. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Abington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,563
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.64
South Abington demographics
- Population
- 9,572
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 3,376
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Abington ›
Education in South Abington
56.1% of adults 25 and older in South Abington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 31.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Abington
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
South Abington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Abington | 9,572 | $113,615 | $334,700 | $1,390 |
| Clarks Green | 1,656 | $113,850 | $294,400 | $1,644 |
| Clarks Summit | 5,073 | $92,083 | $234,900 | $1,305 |
| Chinchilla | 2,213 | $92,167 | $259,000 | $1,754 |
| Waverly | 1,962 | $151,442 | $461,300 | — |
| Dickson City | 6,023 | $59,963 | $192,300 | $997 |
| Glenburn | 1,207 | $88,333 | $293,000 | $1,225 |
| Dalton | 1,415 | $95,862 | $276,100 | $1,375 |
| Blakely | 6,662 | $55,855 | $198,300 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in South Abington, PA?
The median household income in South Abington is $113,615, 46% 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 South Abington?
The median home value in South Abington is $334,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Abington?
The median gross rent in South Abington is $1,390 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is South Abington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in South Abington?
The median age in South Abington is 38.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Abington?
The average commute to work in South Abington is 26 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Abington?
The unemployment rate in South Abington is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Abington?
56.1% of adults in South Abington 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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