Living in St. Thomas, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Thomas · Census data 2020–2024
St. Thomas has 5,956 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $73,642 (6% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $211,500, the median rent is $1,148/month.
St. Thomas at a glance
- Population
- 5,956
- Median age
- 41.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $73,642State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $211,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,148/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is St. Thomas a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in St. Thomas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Thomas the median home value is $211,500, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,148 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,674 a month in housing costs.
St. Thomas median household income
The median household income in St. Thomas is $73,642 and the income per person is $33,436. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in St. Thomas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,150
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.96
St. Thomas demographics
- Population
- 5,956
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 2,009
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Thomas ›
Education in St. Thomas
19.1% of adults 25 and older in St. Thomas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Thomas
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
St. Thomas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas | 5,956 | $73,642 | $211,500 | $1,148 |
| Hamilton | 11,466 | $99,821 | $285,800 | $867 |
| Fort Loudon | 854 | $120,523 | $330,200 | — |
| Peters | 4,466 | $76,829 | $232,400 | $1,526 |
| Marion | 878 | $41,964 | $196,600 | — |
| Chambersburg | 22,319 | $56,576 | $215,000 | $1,099 |
| Mercersburg | 1,725 | $66,114 | $210,700 | $804 |
| Metal | 1,663 | $79,750 | $200,000 | $587 |
| Letterkenny | 2,491 | $82,629 | $266,300 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in St. Thomas, PA?
The median household income in St. Thomas is $73,642, 6% 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 St. Thomas?
The median home value in St. Thomas is $211,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in St. Thomas?
The median gross rent in St. Thomas is $1,148 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is St. Thomas, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in St. Thomas?
The median age in St. Thomas is 41.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in St. Thomas?
The average commute to work in St. Thomas is 25 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Thomas?
The unemployment rate in St. Thomas is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Thomas?
19.1% of adults in St. Thomas 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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