Living in Upper Dublin, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Dublin · Census data 2020–2024

Upper Dublin has 27,122 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $168,010 (115% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $573,600, the median rent is $1,961/month.

Upper Dublin at a glance

Population
27,122
Median age
44.4State: 40.9
Median household income
$168,010State: $77,971
Median home value
$573,600State: $254,500
Median rent
$1,961/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
83.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.4%
Average commute
28 min

Is Upper Dublin a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 115% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.

Cons: Home values 125% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Upper Dublin

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Dublin the median home value is $573,600, 72% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,961 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,871 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Upper Dublin$573,600
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Upper Dublin$1,961
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Upper Dublin median household income

The median household income in Upper Dublin is $168,010 and the income per person is $87,072. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Upper Dublin$168,010
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Upper Dublin: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
10,276
Owner-occupied
83.5%
Renter-occupied
16.5%
Vacant
2.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1971
Average household size
2.70

Upper Dublin demographics

Population
27,122
Median age
44.4
Under 18
23%
65 and older
22.1%
Households
9,983
Foreign-born
11.6%
Veterans
4.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White78.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Black5.9%
Asian9%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Dublin ›

Education in Upper Dublin

69.4% of adults 25 and older in Upper Dublin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 35% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Upper Dublin69.4%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Upper Dublin

Unemployment rate
1.9%State: 5.3%
Average commute
28 minState: 26 min
Work from home
26.7%
Drive alone
64.1%
Public transit
3%
Walk to work
1.6%
Homes with broadband
96.6%

Upper Dublin vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Upper Dublin27,122$168,010$573,600$1,961
Fort Washington6,271$166,321$575,600$1,996
Maple Glen6,643$181,103$570,900$2,201
Ambler6,847$77,394$377,300$1,447
Oreland5,953$111,625$420,700$1,261
Roslyn10,639$99,318$328,800$1,306
Spring House5,137$198,077$670,700$3,304
Willow Grove14,131$98,064$357,300$1,765
Horsham26,970$122,311$473,100$1,573

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Living in Upper Dublin: FAQ

What is the median household income in Upper Dublin, PA?

The median household income in Upper Dublin is $168,010, 115% 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 Upper Dublin?

The median home value in Upper Dublin is $573,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Upper Dublin?

The median gross rent in Upper Dublin is $1,961 per month, about 31.4% of household income.

Is Upper Dublin, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 115% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 125% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

What is the median age in Upper Dublin?

The median age in Upper Dublin is 44.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Upper Dublin?

The average commute to work in Upper Dublin is 28 minutes; 26.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Upper Dublin?

The unemployment rate in Upper Dublin is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Upper Dublin?

69.4% of adults in Upper Dublin 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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