Living in South Middleton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Middleton · Census data 2020–2024
South Middleton has 16,754 residents with a median age of 46.9. The median household income is $92,421 (19% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $272,400, the median rent is $1,282/month.
South Middleton at a glance
- Population
- 16,754
- Median age
- 46.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,421State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $272,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,282/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is South Middleton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Middleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Middleton the median home value is $272,400, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,282 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,824 a month in housing costs.
South Middleton median household income
The median household income in South Middleton is $92,421 and the income per person is $45,176. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Middleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,096
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.36
South Middleton demographics
- Population
- 16,754
- Median age
- 46.9
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 7,009
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Middleton ›
Education in South Middleton
38.3% of adults 25 and older in South Middleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Middleton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
South Middleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Middleton | 16,754 | $92,421 | $272,400 | $1,282 |
| Mount Holly Springs | 2,373 | $65,156 | $165,100 | $963 |
| Boiling Springs | 3,334 | $126,927 | $379,900 | $1,230 |
| Carlisle | 21,852 | $61,720 | $224,100 | $1,094 |
| Carlisle Barracks | 730 | $126,400 | — | $2,549 |
| Monroe | 6,524 | $124,443 | $359,400 | $1,403 |
| Dickinson | 5,388 | $104,716 | $390,500 | $790 |
| Franklin | 5,087 | $85,276 | $259,500 | $1,101 |
| Dillsburg | 2,629 | $84,102 | $240,300 | $1,065 |
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What is the median household income in South Middleton, PA?
The median household income in South Middleton is $92,421, 19% 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 Middleton?
The median home value in South Middleton is $272,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Middleton?
The median gross rent in South Middleton is $1,282 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is South Middleton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in South Middleton?
The median age in South Middleton is 46.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Middleton?
The average commute to work in South Middleton is 23 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Middleton?
The unemployment rate in South Middleton is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Middleton?
38.3% of adults in South Middleton 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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