Living in South Heidelberg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Heidelberg · Census data 2020–2024
South Heidelberg has 7,795 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $110,615 (42% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $311,800, the median rent is $1,090/month.
South Heidelberg at a glance
- Population
- 7,795
- Median age
- 44.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $110,615State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $311,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,090/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is South Heidelberg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Heidelberg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Heidelberg the median home value is $311,800, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,090 per month, which is 20.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,906 a month in housing costs.
South Heidelberg median household income
The median household income in South Heidelberg is $110,615 and the income per person is $47,068. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Heidelberg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,707
- Owner-occupied
- 92.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.8%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.65
South Heidelberg demographics
- Population
- 7,795
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 2,686
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Heidelberg ›
Education in South Heidelberg
29.6% of adults 25 and older in South Heidelberg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Heidelberg
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
South Heidelberg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Heidelberg | 7,795 | $110,615 | $311,800 | $1,090 |
| Wernersville | 2,786 | $75,750 | $234,200 | $1,389 |
| Reinholds | 2,168 | $97,850 | $273,900 | $1,099 |
| Robesonia | 2,261 | $91,188 | $226,000 | $1,170 |
| Spring | 28,601 | $94,837 | $286,900 | $1,416 |
| Lower Heidelberg | 6,507 | $123,476 | $422,100 | $2,685 |
| Sinking Spring | 4,281 | $82,500 | $283,200 | $1,342 |
| West Cocalico | 7,577 | $96,480 | $316,700 | $1,103 |
| Adamstown | 2,023 | $117,554 | $278,500 | $1,231 |
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What is the median household income in South Heidelberg, PA?
The median household income in South Heidelberg is $110,615, 42% 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 Heidelberg?
The median home value in South Heidelberg is $311,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Heidelberg?
The median gross rent in South Heidelberg is $1,090 per month, about 20.5% of household income.
Is South Heidelberg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in South Heidelberg?
The median age in South Heidelberg is 44.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Heidelberg?
The average commute to work in South Heidelberg is 25 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Heidelberg?
The unemployment rate in South Heidelberg is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Heidelberg?
29.6% of adults in South Heidelberg 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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