Living in Upper Salford, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Salford · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Salford has 3,171 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $138,600 (78% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $459,800, the median rent is $1,204/month.
Upper Salford at a glance
- Population
- 3,171
- Median age
- 49.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $138,600State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $459,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,204/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Upper Salford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 78% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 81% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Salford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Salford the median home value is $459,800, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,204 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,863 a month in housing costs.
Upper Salford median household income
The median household income in Upper Salford is $138,600 and the income per person is $58,555. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Upper Salford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,211
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.72
Upper Salford demographics
- Population
- 3,171
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 1,160
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Salford ›
Education in Upper Salford
36.3% of adults 25 and older in Upper Salford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Salford
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Upper Salford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Salford | 3,171 | $138,600 | $459,800 | $1,204 |
| Woxall | 1,347 | $137,250 | $456,800 | $1,148 |
| Spring Mount | 2,288 | $104,583 | $262,800 | $1,770 |
| Lower Frederick | 4,905 | $116,087 | $356,000 | $1,664 |
| Schwenksville | 1,385 | $72,500 | $252,900 | $1,173 |
| Green Lane | 511 | $72,054 | $262,500 | $1,183 |
| Harleysville | 9,090 | $106,735 | $424,100 | $1,772 |
| Upper Frederick | 3,707 | $108,219 | $399,200 | $2,547 |
| Lower Salford | 16,137 | $146,481 | $509,200 | $1,719 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Salford, PA?
The median household income in Upper Salford is $138,600, 78% 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 Salford?
The median home value in Upper Salford is $459,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Upper Salford?
The median gross rent in Upper Salford is $1,204 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Upper Salford, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 78% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 81% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Upper Salford?
The median age in Upper Salford is 49.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Upper Salford?
The average commute to work in Upper Salford is 25 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Salford?
The unemployment rate in Upper Salford is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Salford?
36.3% of adults in Upper Salford 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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