Living in Wilcox, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilcox · Census data 2020–2024
Wilcox has 323 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $57,500 (26% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $61,800, the median rent is $792/month.
Wilcox is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilcox at a glance
- Population
- 323
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $57,500State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $61,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $792/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Wilcox a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wilcox
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilcox the median home value is $61,800, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $669 a month in housing costs.
Wilcox median household income
The median household income in Wilcox is $57,500 and the income per person is $27,454. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Wilcox: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 158
- Owner-occupied
- 88.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.4%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.45
Wilcox demographics
- Population
- 323
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 132
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 21.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilcox ›
Education in Wilcox
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Wilcox have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilcox
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Wilcox vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox | 323 | $57,500 | $61,800 | $792 |
| Jones | 1,430 | $67,500 | $132,600 | $648 |
| Johnsonburg | 2,424 | $61,484 | $62,200 | $578 |
| James City | 174 | $65,789 | $55,800 | $1,000 |
| Kane | 3,537 | $52,353 | $73,600 | $841 |
| Hamlin | 780 | $51,000 | $105,100 | $525 |
| Ridgway | 3,969 | $52,863 | $94,900 | $744 |
| Highland | 339 | $65,188 | $75,000 | $1,013 |
| Wetmore | 1,838 | $82,988 | $138,500 | $872 |
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What is the median household income in Wilcox, PA?
The median household income in Wilcox is $57,500, 26% 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 Wilcox?
The median home value in Wilcox is $61,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Wilcox?
The median gross rent in Wilcox is $792 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Wilcox, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Wilcox?
The median age in Wilcox is 40.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wilcox?
The average commute to work in Wilcox is 16 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilcox?
The unemployment rate in Wilcox is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilcox?
11.6% of adults in Wilcox 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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