Living in South Park, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Park · Census data 2020–2024
South Park has 13,706 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $101,102 (30% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $248,000, the median rent is $1,438/month.
South Park at a glance
- Population
- 13,706
- Median age
- 42.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $101,102State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $248,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,438/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is South Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Park the median home value is $248,000, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,438 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,786 a month in housing costs.
South Park median household income
The median household income in South Park is $101,102 and the income per person is $49,766. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,015
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.39
South Park demographics
- Population
- 13,706
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 5,705
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Park ›
Education in South Park
41% of adults 25 and older in South Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Park
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
South Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park | 13,706 | $101,102 | $248,000 | $1,438 |
| Gastonville | 2,995 | $68,487 | $173,300 | $1,044 |
| Jefferson Hills | 12,317 | $116,064 | $315,900 | $1,355 |
| Bethel Park | 32,881 | $107,090 | $273,400 | $1,311 |
| Pleasant Hills | 8,399 | $102,167 | $244,800 | $1,151 |
| Finleyville | 341 | $50,208 | $162,500 | $728 |
| Union | 5,401 | $61,071 | $178,700 | $981 |
| Whitehall | 14,811 | $89,404 | $236,200 | $915 |
| Castle Shannon | 8,209 | $64,071 | $190,300 | $1,126 |
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What is the median household income in South Park, PA?
The median household income in South Park is $101,102, 30% 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 Park?
The median home value in South Park is $248,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Park?
The median gross rent in South Park is $1,438 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is South Park, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in South Park?
The median age in South Park is 42.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Park?
The average commute to work in South Park is 29 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Park?
The unemployment rate in South Park is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Park?
41% of adults in South Park 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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