Living in Wharton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wharton · Census data 2020–2024
Wharton has 93 residents with a median age of 62.8. The median household income is $53,750 (31% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $184,700.
Wharton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wharton at a glance
- Population
- 93
- Median age
- 62.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $53,750State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $184,700State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Wharton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wharton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wharton the median home value is $184,700, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,188 a month in housing costs.
Wharton median household income
The median household income in Wharton is $53,750 and the income per person is $38,448. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Wharton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 703
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 92.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.75
92.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wharton has many vacation and second homes.
Wharton demographics
- Population
- 93
- Median age
- 62.8
- Under 18
- 6.5%
- 65 and older
- 32.3%
- Households
- 53
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wharton ›
Education in Wharton
2.4% of adults 25 and older in Wharton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wharton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 56.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 60.4%
Wharton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton | 93 | $53,750 | $184,700 | — |
| Summit | 139 | $48,750 | $290,600 | $975 |
| Abbott | 235 | $58,977 | $220,800 | $900 |
| Homer | 483 | $74,471 | $261,300 | $800 |
| Austin | 606 | $43,594 | $89,300 | $900 |
| Portage | 180 | $63,750 | $181,300 | $808 |
| West Branch | 431 | $63,438 | $235,300 | — |
| Sweden Valley | 166 | $52,083 | $207,700 | $963 |
| Leidy | 176 | $44,375 | $116,400 | — |
More for people moving to Wharton
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What is the median household income in Wharton, PA?
The median household income in Wharton is $53,750, 31% 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 Wharton?
The median home value in Wharton is $184,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is Wharton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Wharton?
The median age in Wharton is 62.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wharton?
The average commute to work in Wharton is 31 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wharton?
The unemployment rate in Wharton is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wharton?
2.4% of adults in Wharton 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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