Living in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vanderbilt · Census data 2020–2024
Vanderbilt has 353 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $56,364 (28% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $102,900, the median rent is $850/month.
Vanderbilt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vanderbilt at a glance
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 49.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $56,364State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $102,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 93.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Vanderbilt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Vanderbilt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vanderbilt the median home value is $102,900, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,138 a month in housing costs.
Vanderbilt median household income
The median household income in Vanderbilt is $56,364 and the income per person is $35,736. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Vanderbilt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 176
- Owner-occupied
- 93.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.6%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.13
Vanderbilt demographics
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 49.9
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 166
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vanderbilt ›
Education in Vanderbilt
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Vanderbilt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vanderbilt
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 96.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Vanderbilt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt | 353 | $56,364 | $102,900 | $850 |
| Dawson | 388 | $48,929 | $88,000 | $944 |
| Lower Tyrone | 1,009 | $74,792 | $139,700 | $856 |
| Connellsville | 6,849 | $45,721 | $122,900 | $683 |
| Franklin | 2,364 | $57,250 | $124,400 | $731 |
| Dunbar | 999 | $57,045 | $88,200 | $768 |
| Upper Tyrone | 1,937 | $67,875 | $98,700 | $798 |
| South Connellsville | 1,807 | $48,250 | $112,000 | $864 |
| Everson | 592 | $46,875 | $87,700 | $910 |
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Vanderbilt ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Vanderbilt: FAQ
What is the median household income in Vanderbilt, PA?
The median household income in Vanderbilt is $56,364, 28% lower 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 Vanderbilt?
The median home value in Vanderbilt is $102,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Vanderbilt?
The median gross rent in Vanderbilt is $850 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Vanderbilt, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Vanderbilt?
The median age in Vanderbilt is 49.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Vanderbilt?
The average commute to work in Vanderbilt is 26 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vanderbilt?
The unemployment rate in Vanderbilt is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vanderbilt?
12.3% of adults in Vanderbilt 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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