Living in South Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Whitehall · Census data 2020–2024
South Whitehall has 21,390 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $102,872 (32% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $365,100, the median rent is $1,865/month.
South Whitehall at a glance
- Population
- 21,390
- Median age
- 45State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $102,872State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $365,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,865/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is South Whitehall a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Whitehall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Whitehall the median home value is $365,100, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,865 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,117 a month in housing costs.
South Whitehall median household income
The median household income in South Whitehall is $102,872 and the income per person is $52,173. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Whitehall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,802
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.45
South Whitehall demographics
- Population
- 21,390
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 8,541
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Whitehall ›
Education in South Whitehall
46.1% of adults 25 and older in South Whitehall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 20.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Whitehall
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
South Whitehall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Whitehall | 21,390 | $102,872 | $365,100 | $1,865 |
| Cetronia | 2,120 | $79,222 | $292,800 | $1,098 |
| Dorneyville | 5,211 | $128,732 | $417,600 | $1,934 |
| Whitehall | 29,317 | $75,658 | $262,100 | $1,444 |
| Fullerton | 16,724 | $69,317 | $239,700 | $1,428 |
| Hokendauqua | 3,145 | $84,350 | $256,100 | $1,476 |
| Stiles | 1,441 | $98,125 | $235,400 | $1,382 |
| Allentown | 125,976 | $55,494 | $206,600 | $1,317 |
| Wescosville | 7,148 | $139,826 | $452,400 | $1,602 |
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What is the median household income in South Whitehall, PA?
The median household income in South Whitehall is $102,872, 32% 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 Whitehall?
The median home value in South Whitehall is $365,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Whitehall?
The median gross rent in South Whitehall is $1,865 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is South Whitehall, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in South Whitehall?
The median age in South Whitehall is 45 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Whitehall?
The average commute to work in South Whitehall is 21 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Whitehall?
The unemployment rate in South Whitehall is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Whitehall?
46.1% of adults in South Whitehall 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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