Living in South Canaan, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Canaan · Census data 2020–2024
South Canaan has 1,855 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $77,273 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $281,600, the median rent is $892/month.
South Canaan at a glance
- Population
- 1,855
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $77,273State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $281,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $892/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is South Canaan a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Canaan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Canaan the median home value is $281,600, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,539 a month in housing costs.
South Canaan median household income
The median household income in South Canaan is $77,273 and the income per person is $34,550. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Canaan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 770
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.74
South Canaan demographics
- Population
- 1,855
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 656
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Canaan ›
Education in South Canaan
28.9% of adults 25 and older in South Canaan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Canaan
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
South Canaan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Canaan | 1,855 | $77,273 | $281,600 | $892 |
| Lake | 4,897 | $59,873 | $198,700 | $1,464 |
| Canaan | 3,453 | $73,036 | $276,300 | $850 |
| Waymart | 1,114 | $51,544 | $193,600 | $831 |
| Cherry Ridge | 2,090 | $80,250 | $279,800 | $892 |
| The Hideout | 2,432 | $48,045 | $205,600 | — |
| Jefferson | 3,828 | $92,234 | $274,000 | $740 |
| Prompton | 248 | $70,625 | $174,000 | $1,100 |
| Simpson | 1,475 | $52,875 | $158,000 | $1,002 |
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What is the median household income in South Canaan, PA?
The median household income in South Canaan is $77,273, about the same as 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 Canaan?
The median home value in South Canaan is $281,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Canaan?
The median gross rent in South Canaan is $892 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is South Canaan, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%.
What is the median age in South Canaan?
The median age in South Canaan is 42.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Canaan?
The average commute to work in South Canaan is 33 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Canaan?
The unemployment rate in South Canaan is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Canaan?
28.9% of adults in South Canaan 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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