Living in South Union, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Union · Census data 2020–2024
South Union has 10,620 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $77,708 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $209,300, the median rent is $920/month.
South Union at a glance
- Population
- 10,620
- Median age
- 43.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $77,708State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $209,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $920/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is South Union a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Union
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Union the median home value is $209,300, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,544 a month in housing costs.
South Union median household income
The median household income in South Union is $77,708 and the income per person is $40,177. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Union: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,788
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.23
South Union demographics
- Population
- 10,620
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 4,588
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Union ›
Education in South Union
26.6% of adults 25 and older in South Union have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Union
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
South Union vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Union | 10,620 | $77,708 | $209,300 | $920 |
| Leith-Hatfield | 2,577 | $91,823 | $296,700 | $975 |
| Hopwood | 1,767 | $44,321 | $190,600 | $995 |
| Uniontown | 9,742 | $35,454 | $87,700 | $774 |
| South Uniontown | 1,168 | $76,900 | $150,300 | $876 |
| East Uniontown | 2,195 | $48,305 | $114,800 | $871 |
| Oliver | 2,393 | $55,602 | $144,400 | $762 |
| North Union | 11,592 | $54,336 | $139,900 | $771 |
| Fairchance | 1,241 | $39,767 | $169,100 | $685 |
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What is the median household income in South Union, PA?
The median household income in South Union is $77,708, about the same as 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 Union?
The median home value in South Union is $209,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Union?
The median gross rent in South Union is $920 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is South Union, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in South Union?
The median age in South Union is 43.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Union?
The average commute to work in South Union is 22 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Union?
The unemployment rate in South Union is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Union?
26.6% of adults in South Union 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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