Living in South Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Huntingdon · Census data 2020–2024
South Huntingdon has 5,362 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $71,425 (8% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $219,200, the median rent is $860/month.
South Huntingdon at a glance
- Population
- 5,362
- Median age
- 49.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $71,425State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $219,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $860/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is South Huntingdon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 9.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Huntingdon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Huntingdon the median home value is $219,200, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, which is 16.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,421 a month in housing costs.
South Huntingdon median household income
The median household income in South Huntingdon is $71,425 and the income per person is $55,052. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Huntingdon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,608
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.27
South Huntingdon demographics
- Population
- 5,362
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 2,354
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Huntingdon ›
Education in South Huntingdon
22.5% of adults 25 and older in South Huntingdon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Huntingdon
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 89%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
South Huntingdon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Huntingdon | 5,362 | $71,425 | $219,200 | $860 |
| Wyano | 263 | $44,444 | $167,600 | — |
| Smithton | 406 | $55,625 | $102,900 | $1,056 |
| West Newton | 2,621 | $52,961 | $131,200 | $636 |
| Hunker | 297 | $58,958 | $133,700 | $875 |
| Madison | 355 | $93,929 | $241,300 | — |
| Collinsburg | 1,328 | $56,616 | $140,600 | $1,426 |
| Sewickley | 5,601 | $75,133 | $191,800 | $1,093 |
| Rostraver | 11,411 | $73,300 | $228,300 | $939 |
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What is the median household income in South Huntingdon, PA?
The median household income in South Huntingdon is $71,425, 8% 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 Huntingdon?
The median home value in South Huntingdon is $219,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Huntingdon?
The median gross rent in South Huntingdon is $860 per month, about 16.1% of household income.
Is South Huntingdon, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 9.7%.
What is the median age in South Huntingdon?
The median age in South Huntingdon is 49.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Huntingdon?
The average commute to work in South Huntingdon is 26 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Huntingdon?
The unemployment rate in South Huntingdon is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Huntingdon?
22.5% of adults in South Huntingdon 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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