Living in South Centre, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Centre · Census data 2020–2024
South Centre has 1,968 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $65,045 (17% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $174,200, the median rent is $1,044/month.
South Centre at a glance
- Population
- 1,968
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $65,045State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $174,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,044/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is South Centre a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Centre
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Centre the median home value is $174,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,044 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,491 a month in housing costs.
South Centre median household income
The median household income in South Centre is $65,045 and the income per person is $31,386. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Centre: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 972
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.24
South Centre demographics
- Population
- 1,968
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 878
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Centre ›
Education in South Centre
28.6% of adults 25 and older in South Centre have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Centre
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
South Centre vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Centre | 1,968 | $65,045 | $174,200 | $1,044 |
| Lime Ridge | 842 | $63,148 | $208,100 | $994 |
| Almedia | 1,271 | $67,361 | $194,000 | $1,163 |
| North Centre | 1,866 | $76,591 | $231,300 | $1,286 |
| Mifflinville | 1,193 | $48,173 | $215,300 | $974 |
| Scott | 5,583 | $85,368 | $234,100 | $1,239 |
| Lightstreet | 1,156 | $70,739 | $168,400 | $1,132 |
| Mainville | 115 | $36,250 | $158,000 | $1,292 |
| Espy | 1,624 | $79,038 | $166,900 | $1,101 |
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What is the median household income in South Centre, PA?
The median household income in South Centre is $65,045, 17% 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 South Centre?
The median home value in South Centre is $174,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Centre?
The median gross rent in South Centre is $1,044 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is South Centre, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in South Centre?
The median age in South Centre is 41.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Centre?
The average commute to work in South Centre is 21 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Centre?
The unemployment rate in South Centre is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Centre?
28.6% of adults in South Centre 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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