Living in South Heights, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Heights · Census data 2020–2024
South Heights has 408 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $53,929 (31% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $141,300, the median rent is $971/month.
South Heights is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Heights at a glance
- Population
- 408
- Median age
- 45.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $53,929State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $141,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $971/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is South Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Heights the median home value is $141,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $971 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,036 a month in housing costs.
South Heights median household income
The median household income in South Heights is $53,929 and the income per person is $30,511. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 250
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 1.91
South Heights demographics
- Population
- 408
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 214
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Heights ›
Education in South Heights
12.8% of adults 25 and older in South Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
South Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Heights | 408 | $53,929 | $141,300 | $971 |
| Ambridge | 6,890 | $51,537 | $98,200 | $969 |
| Leetsdale | 1,096 | $66,346 | $156,000 | $959 |
| Crescent | 2,141 | $81,992 | $195,600 | $1,215 |
| Ambridge Heights | 1,501 | $72,930 | $161,600 | $882 |
| Leet | 1,530 | $93,083 | $254,700 | $1,106 |
| Hopewell | 13,371 | $74,185 | $192,000 | $1,162 |
| Edgeworth | 1,587 | $202,813 | $820,100 | $1,438 |
| Harmony | 3,149 | $70,926 | $153,400 | $1,041 |
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What is the median household income in South Heights, PA?
The median household income in South Heights is $53,929, 31% 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 Heights?
The median home value in South Heights is $141,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Heights?
The median gross rent in South Heights is $971 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is South Heights, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in South Heights?
The median age in South Heights is 45.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Heights?
The average commute to work in South Heights is 30 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Heights?
The unemployment rate in South Heights is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Heights?
12.8% of adults in South Heights 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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