Living in Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Gwynedd · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Gwynedd has 17,202 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $114,902 (47% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $479,400, the median rent is $2,390/month.
Upper Gwynedd at a glance
- Population
- 17,202
- Median age
- 51.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $114,902State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $479,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,390/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Upper Gwynedd a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 88% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Gwynedd
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Gwynedd the median home value is $479,400, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,390 per month, which is 37.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,362 a month in housing costs.
Upper Gwynedd median household income
The median household income in Upper Gwynedd is $114,902 and the income per person is $61,317. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Upper Gwynedd: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,307
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.34
Upper Gwynedd demographics
- Population
- 17,202
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 31.5%
- Households
- 7,223
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Gwynedd ›
Education in Upper Gwynedd
56.1% of adults 25 and older in Upper Gwynedd have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 25.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Gwynedd
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Upper Gwynedd vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gwynedd | 17,202 | $114,902 | $479,400 | $2,390 |
| North Wales | 3,440 | $128,056 | $410,500 | $1,506 |
| Lansdale | 19,011 | $88,229 | $343,800 | $1,470 |
| Lower Gwynedd | 12,219 | $139,615 | $655,000 | $2,493 |
| Worcester | 10,793 | $185,114 | $614,300 | $3,332 |
| Towamencin | 18,035 | $100,396 | $429,900 | $1,753 |
| Whitpain | 20,446 | $162,856 | $630,200 | $2,255 |
| Kulpsville | 8,799 | $92,721 | $369,700 | $1,933 |
| Montgomery | 26,076 | $134,074 | $473,400 | $2,076 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Gwynedd, PA?
The median household income in Upper Gwynedd is $114,902, 47% 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 Gwynedd?
The median home value in Upper Gwynedd is $479,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Upper Gwynedd?
The median gross rent in Upper Gwynedd is $2,390 per month, about 37.2% of household income.
Is Upper Gwynedd, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 88% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Upper Gwynedd?
The median age in Upper Gwynedd is 51.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Upper Gwynedd?
The average commute to work in Upper Gwynedd is 25 minutes; 24.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Gwynedd?
The unemployment rate in Upper Gwynedd is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Gwynedd?
56.1% of adults in Upper Gwynedd 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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