Living in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Merion · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Merion has 34,977 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $121,985 (56% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $455,300, the median rent is $2,087/month.
Upper Merion at a glance
- Population
- 34,977
- Median age
- 37.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $121,985State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $455,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,087/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Upper Merion a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 79% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Merion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Merion the median home value is $455,300, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,087 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,402 a month in housing costs.
Upper Merion median household income
The median household income in Upper Merion is $121,985 and the income per person is $65,042. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Upper Merion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,222
- Owner-occupied
- 55.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.9%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.28
Upper Merion demographics
- Population
- 34,977
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 15,260
- Foreign-born
- 19.4%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Merion ›
Education in Upper Merion
65% of adults 25 and older in Upper Merion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 27.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Merion
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 29.8%
- Drive alone
- 62.2%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Upper Merion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Merion | 34,977 | $121,985 | $455,300 | $2,087 |
| King of Prussia | 25,857 | $117,912 | $436,200 | $2,077 |
| Bridgeport | 5,174 | $82,705 | $341,100 | $1,242 |
| Swedeland | 1,630 | $115,847 | $340,000 | $2,132 |
| Swedesburg | 806 | $106,250 | $321,400 | $1,589 |
| West Norriton | 16,324 | $94,666 | $312,900 | $1,737 |
| Norristown | 35,893 | $66,701 | $213,900 | $1,422 |
| Wayne | 6,635 | $150,539 | $713,300 | $2,022 |
| St. Davids | 3,875 | $163,173 | $1,001,600 | $2,016 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Merion, PA?
The median household income in Upper Merion is $121,985, 56% 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 Merion?
The median home value in Upper Merion is $455,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Upper Merion?
The median gross rent in Upper Merion is $2,087 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Upper Merion, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 79% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Upper Merion?
The median age in Upper Merion is 37.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Upper Merion?
The average commute to work in Upper Merion is 25 minutes; 29.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Merion?
The unemployment rate in Upper Merion is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Merion?
65% of adults in Upper Merion 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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