Living in Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitemarsh · Census data 2020–2024
Whitemarsh has 19,966 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $148,970 (91% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $570,100, the median rent is $2,322/month.
Whitemarsh at a glance
- Population
- 19,966
- Median age
- 41.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $148,970State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $570,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,322/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Whitemarsh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 91% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 124% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Whitemarsh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitemarsh the median home value is $570,100, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,322 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,739 a month in housing costs.
Whitemarsh median household income
The median household income in Whitemarsh is $148,970 and the income per person is $78,922. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Whitemarsh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,236
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.47
Whitemarsh demographics
- Population
- 19,966
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 7,903
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitemarsh ›
Education in Whitemarsh
66.5% of adults 25 and older in Whitemarsh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 35.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitemarsh
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 25.7%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Whitemarsh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitemarsh | 19,966 | $148,970 | $570,100 | $2,322 |
| Flourtown | 4,992 | $148,274 | $507,300 | $1,734 |
| Plymouth Meeting | 7,502 | $112,491 | $512,500 | $1,952 |
| Springfield | 21,005 | $135,683 | $469,500 | $1,578 |
| Wyndmoor | 5,633 | $152,594 | $485,000 | $1,464 |
| Plymouth | 18,417 | $119,006 | $457,800 | $1,765 |
| Blue Bell | 6,424 | $171,818 | $614,000 | $3,348 |
| Oreland | 5,953 | $111,625 | $420,700 | $1,261 |
| Fort Washington | 6,271 | $166,321 | $575,600 | $1,996 |
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What is the median household income in Whitemarsh, PA?
The median household income in Whitemarsh is $148,970, 91% 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 Whitemarsh?
The median home value in Whitemarsh is $570,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Whitemarsh?
The median gross rent in Whitemarsh is $2,322 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Whitemarsh, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 91% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 124% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Whitemarsh?
The median age in Whitemarsh is 41.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Whitemarsh?
The average commute to work in Whitemarsh is 27 minutes; 25.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitemarsh?
The unemployment rate in Whitemarsh is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitemarsh?
66.5% of adults in Whitemarsh 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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