Living in Wallaceton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wallaceton · Census data 2020–2024
Wallaceton has 293 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $68,125 (13% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $126,300, the median rent is $950/month.
Wallaceton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wallaceton at a glance
- Population
- 293
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $68,125State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $126,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Wallaceton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wallaceton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wallaceton the median home value is $126,300, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.
Wallaceton median household income
The median household income in Wallaceton is $68,125 and the income per person is $26,435. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Wallaceton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 125
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.55
Wallaceton demographics
- Population
- 293
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 115
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wallaceton ›
Education in Wallaceton
9.5% of adults 25 and older in Wallaceton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wallaceton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Drive alone
- 58.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Wallaceton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallaceton | 293 | $68,125 | $126,300 | $950 |
| Bigler | 469 | $61,544 | $160,000 | $986 |
| West Decatur | 650 | $31,875 | $92,200 | $1,028 |
| Morrisdale | 747 | $29,826 | $101,800 | $1,009 |
| Woodland | 458 | $79,667 | $90,600 | $836 |
| Boggs | 1,750 | $61,354 | $122,400 | $1,002 |
| Morris | 2,750 | $45,357 | $116,600 | $691 |
| Bradford | 2,820 | $55,938 | $118,000 | $896 |
| Mineral Springs | 278 | $71,806 | $82,400 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in Wallaceton, PA?
The median household income in Wallaceton is $68,125, 13% 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 Wallaceton?
The median home value in Wallaceton is $126,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Wallaceton?
The median gross rent in Wallaceton is $950 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Wallaceton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Wallaceton?
The median age in Wallaceton is 43.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wallaceton?
The average commute to work in Wallaceton is 26 minutes; 22.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wallaceton?
The unemployment rate in Wallaceton is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wallaceton?
9.5% of adults in Wallaceton 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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