Living in South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Philipsburg · Census data 2020–2024
South Philipsburg has 397 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $61,645 (21% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $139,700.
South Philipsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Philipsburg at a glance
- Population
- 397
- Median age
- 52.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $61,645State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $139,700State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 92%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is South Philipsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Philipsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Philipsburg the median home value is $139,700, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,575 a month in housing costs.
South Philipsburg median household income
The median household income in South Philipsburg is $61,645 and the income per person is $33,411. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Philipsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 174
- Owner-occupied
- 92%
- Renter-occupied
- 8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.28
South Philipsburg demographics
- Population
- 397
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 9.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 174
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Philipsburg ›
Education in South Philipsburg
20.1% of adults 25 and older in South Philipsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Philipsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
South Philipsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Philipsburg | 397 | $61,645 | $139,700 | — |
| Chester Hill | 788 | $47,333 | $111,300 | $631 |
| Philipsburg | 2,748 | $47,794 | $148,700 | $645 |
| North Philipsburg | 651 | $45,556 | $97,400 | $892 |
| Hawk Run | 744 | $45,145 | $63,700 | — |
| Osceola Mills | 1,325 | $67,656 | $105,700 | $810 |
| Morris | 2,750 | $45,357 | $116,600 | $691 |
| West Decatur | 650 | $31,875 | $92,200 | $1,028 |
| Rush | 3,637 | $75,732 | $158,500 | $891 |
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What is the median household income in South Philipsburg, PA?
The median household income in South Philipsburg is $61,645, 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 Philipsburg?
The median home value in South Philipsburg is $139,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is South Philipsburg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in South Philipsburg?
The median age in South Philipsburg is 52.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Philipsburg?
The average commute to work in South Philipsburg is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Philipsburg?
The unemployment rate in South Philipsburg is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Philipsburg?
20.1% of adults in South Philipsburg 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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