Living in South Versailles, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Versailles · Census data 2020–2024
South Versailles has 312 residents with a median age of 59.7. The median household income is $49,167 (37% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $116,000, the median rent is $950/month.
South Versailles is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Versailles at a glance
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 59.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $49,167State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $116,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is South Versailles a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Versailles
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Versailles the median home value is $116,000, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,121 a month in housing costs.
South Versailles median household income
The median household income in South Versailles is $49,167 and the income per person is $40,430. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Versailles: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 162
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.00
South Versailles demographics
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 59.7
- Under 18
- 6.4%
- 65 and older
- 40.1%
- Households
- 156
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Versailles ›
Education in South Versailles
15.6% of adults 25 and older in South Versailles have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Versailles
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.9%
South Versailles vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Versailles | 312 | $49,167 | $116,000 | $950 |
| Coulter | 236 | $35,313 | $105,900 | $950 |
| Greenock | 1,815 | $52,348 | $147,200 | $1,030 |
| Boston | 162 | $50,903 | $128,300 | — |
| Buena Vista | 301 | $36,563 | $47,600 | — |
| Versailles | 1,533 | $42,500 | $97,100 | $822 |
| White Oak | 7,468 | $59,452 | $162,200 | $1,000 |
| Lincoln | 922 | $73,750 | $135,200 | $941 |
| McKeesport | 17,380 | $34,219 | $72,700 | $848 |
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What is the median household income in South Versailles, PA?
The median household income in South Versailles is $49,167, 37% 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 Versailles?
The median home value in South Versailles is $116,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Versailles?
The median gross rent in South Versailles is $950 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is South Versailles, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in South Versailles?
The median age in South Versailles is 59.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Versailles?
The average commute to work in South Versailles is 32 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Versailles?
The unemployment rate in South Versailles is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Versailles?
15.6% of adults in South Versailles 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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