Living in South Fork, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Fork · Census data 2020–2024
South Fork has 749 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $46,250 (41% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $57,900, the median rent is $718/month.
South Fork is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Fork at a glance
- Population
- 749
- Median age
- 44.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $46,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $57,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $718/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is South Fork a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Fork
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Fork the median home value is $57,900, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, which is 45.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $925 a month in housing costs.
South Fork median household income
The median household income in South Fork is $46,250 and the income per person is $25,577. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Fork: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 406
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.25
South Fork demographics
- Population
- 749
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 333
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Fork ›
Education in South Fork
11.2% of adults 25 and older in South Fork have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Fork
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
South Fork vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork | 749 | $46,250 | $57,900 | $718 |
| Ehrenfeld | 165 | $51,042 | $78,100 | — |
| Summerhill | 523 | $72,903 | $136,000 | $932 |
| Croyle | 2,343 | $59,514 | $146,800 | $871 |
| Sidman | 305 | $74,342 | — | — |
| Conemaugh | 1,956 | $62,500 | $133,500 | $923 |
| East Taylor | 2,158 | $70,313 | $120,700 | $1,121 |
| Wilmore | 394 | $55,313 | $108,100 | $725 |
| Vinco | 1,657 | $85,185 | $166,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in South Fork, PA?
The median household income in South Fork is $46,250, 41% 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 Fork?
The median home value in South Fork is $57,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Fork?
The median gross rent in South Fork is $718 per month, about 45.8% of household income.
Is South Fork, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in South Fork?
The median age in South Fork is 44.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Fork?
The average commute to work in South Fork is 25 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Fork?
The unemployment rate in South Fork is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Fork?
11.2% of adults in South Fork 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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