Living in Upper Providence, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Providence · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Providence has 10,853 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $150,563 (93% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $632,400, the median rent is $1,566/month.
Upper Providence at a glance
- Population
- 10,853
- Median age
- 42.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $150,563State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $632,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,566/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Upper Providence a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 93% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: Home values 148% 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 Providence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Providence the median home value is $632,400, 90% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,566 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,189 a month in housing costs.
Upper Providence median household income
The median household income in Upper Providence is $150,563 and the income per person is $79,073. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Upper Providence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,288
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.64
Upper Providence demographics
- Population
- 10,853
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 4,101
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Providence ›
Education in Upper Providence
66.1% of adults 25 and older in Upper Providence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 34.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Providence
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22%
- Drive alone
- 62.4%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Upper Providence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Providence | 10,853 | $150,563 | $632,400 | $1,566 |
| Media | 5,870 | $89,092 | $467,800 | $1,411 |
| Middletown | 16,732 | $129,300 | $500,600 | $2,426 |
| Lima | 2,812 | $76,932 | $396,300 | $3,000 |
| Marple | 24,216 | $123,844 | $509,600 | $1,683 |
| Rose Valley | 1,225 | $246,875 | $751,100 | $2,900 |
| Nether Providence | 14,426 | $150,950 | $458,600 | $2,158 |
| Broomall | 10,679 | $105,625 | $483,000 | $1,765 |
| Springfield | 25,038 | $138,205 | $414,900 | $1,459 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Providence, PA?
The median household income in Upper Providence is $150,563, 93% 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 Providence?
The median home value in Upper Providence is $632,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Upper Providence?
The median gross rent in Upper Providence is $1,566 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Upper Providence, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 93% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 148% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Upper Providence?
The median age in Upper Providence is 42.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Upper Providence?
The average commute to work in Upper Providence is 28 minutes; 22% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Providence?
The unemployment rate in Upper Providence is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Providence?
66.1% of adults in Upper Providence 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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