Living in Sweden, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sweden · Census data 2020–2024
Sweden has 827 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $61,000 (22% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $225,000, the median rent is $959/month.
Sweden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sweden at a glance
- Population
- 827
- Median age
- 48.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $61,000State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $225,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $959/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Sweden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sweden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sweden the median home value is $225,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $959 per month, which is 41% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,465 a month in housing costs.
Sweden median household income
The median household income in Sweden is $61,000 and the income per person is $35,328. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Sweden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 629
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 47.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.49
47.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sweden has many vacation and second homes.
Sweden demographics
- Population
- 827
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 332
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sweden ›
Education in Sweden
20% of adults 25 and older in Sweden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sweden
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Sweden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 827 | $61,000 | $225,000 | $959 |
| Sweden Valley | 166 | $52,083 | $207,700 | $963 |
| Coudersport | 2,174 | $51,989 | $130,300 | $937 |
| Summit | 139 | $48,750 | $290,600 | $975 |
| Allegany | 456 | $71,250 | $221,400 | — |
| Homer | 483 | $74,471 | $261,300 | $800 |
| Eulalia | 1,051 | $78,375 | $194,300 | $636 |
| Hebron | 546 | $56,563 | $161,800 | $605 |
| Roulette | 1,077 | $50,667 | $95,100 | $684 |
More for people moving to Sweden
Sweden ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sweden: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sweden, PA?
The median household income in Sweden is $61,000, 22% 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 Sweden?
The median home value in Sweden is $225,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Sweden?
The median gross rent in Sweden is $959 per month, about 41% of household income.
Is Sweden, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Sweden?
The median age in Sweden is 48.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Sweden?
The average commute to work in Sweden is 25 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sweden?
The unemployment rate in Sweden is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sweden?
20% of adults in Sweden 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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