Living in South Strabane, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Strabane · Census data 2020–2024
South Strabane has 9,647 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $87,847 (13% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $268,500, the median rent is $1,146/month.
South Strabane at a glance
- Population
- 9,647
- Median age
- 43.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $87,847State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $268,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,146/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is South Strabane a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Strabane
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Strabane the median home value is $268,500, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,146 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,636 a month in housing costs.
South Strabane median household income
The median household income in South Strabane is $87,847 and the income per person is $53,086. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Strabane: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,702
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.12
South Strabane demographics
- Population
- 9,647
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.9%
- Households
- 4,451
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Strabane ›
Education in South Strabane
42.2% of adults 25 and older in South Strabane have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Strabane
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
South Strabane vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Strabane | 9,647 | $87,847 | $268,500 | $1,146 |
| Laboratory | 664 | $80,167 | $183,000 | — |
| East Washington | 1,714 | $91,136 | $253,500 | $919 |
| Eighty Four | 626 | $135,709 | $418,700 | — |
| Washington | 13,368 | $52,975 | $128,200 | $910 |
| North Franklin | 4,788 | $76,563 | $217,600 | $870 |
| Meadowlands | 495 | $49,412 | $183,900 | $1,360 |
| Wylandville | 890 | $113,000 | $571,300 | — |
| North Strabane | 16,417 | $103,084 | $356,000 | $1,616 |
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What is the median household income in South Strabane, PA?
The median household income in South Strabane is $87,847, 13% 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 Strabane?
The median home value in South Strabane is $268,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Strabane?
The median gross rent in South Strabane is $1,146 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is South Strabane, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in South Strabane?
The median age in South Strabane is 43.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Strabane?
The average commute to work in South Strabane is 21 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Strabane?
The unemployment rate in South Strabane is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Strabane?
42.2% of adults in South Strabane 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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