Living in South Mahoning, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Mahoning · Census data 2020–2024
South Mahoning has 1,905 residents with a median age of 26.6. The median household income is $61,786 (21% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $185,400, the median rent is $579/month.
South Mahoning at a glance
- Population
- 1,905
- Median age
- 26.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $61,786State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $185,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $579/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is South Mahoning a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Mahoning
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Mahoning the median home value is $185,400, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $579 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
South Mahoning median household income
The median household income in South Mahoning is $61,786 and the income per person is $21,605. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Mahoning: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 591
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.52
South Mahoning demographics
- Population
- 1,905
- Median age
- 26.6
- Under 18
- 36.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 540
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Mahoning ›
Education in South Mahoning
10.3% of adults 25 and older in South Mahoning have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Mahoning
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 65%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 57%
South Mahoning vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Mahoning | 1,905 | $61,786 | $185,400 | $579 |
| Plumville | 174 | $50,938 | $95,700 | $830 |
| Sagamore | 121 | $56,719 | — | — |
| West Mahoning | 1,451 | $55,156 | $135,300 | — |
| East Mahoning | 951 | $71,563 | $188,400 | $675 |
| Marion Center | 436 | $43,125 | $151,300 | $846 |
| Atwood | 160 | $47,083 | $218,300 | — |
| Dayton | 521 | $58,448 | $105,400 | $615 |
| Washington | 1,550 | $65,938 | $207,100 | $622 |
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What is the median household income in South Mahoning, PA?
The median household income in South Mahoning is $61,786, 21% 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 Mahoning?
The median home value in South Mahoning is $185,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Mahoning?
The median gross rent in South Mahoning is $579 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is South Mahoning, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
What is the median age in South Mahoning?
The median age in South Mahoning is 26.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Mahoning?
The average commute to work in South Mahoning is 29 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Mahoning?
The unemployment rate in South Mahoning is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Mahoning?
10.3% of adults in South Mahoning 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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