Living in Woolrich, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woolrich · Census data 2020–2024
Woolrich has 815 residents with a median age of 57.4. The median household income is $62,895 (19% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $231,100, the median rent is $2,163/month.
Woolrich is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woolrich at a glance
- Population
- 815
- Median age
- 57.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $62,895State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $231,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,163/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.4%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Woolrich a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Woolrich
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woolrich the median home value is $231,100, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,163 per month, which is 12.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,863 a month in housing costs.
Woolrich median household income
The median household income in Woolrich is $62,895 and the income per person is $45,618. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Woolrich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 394
- Owner-occupied
- 92.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.8%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.36
Woolrich demographics
- Population
- 815
- Median age
- 57.4
- Under 18
- 9.6%
- 65 and older
- 42%
- Households
- 346
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 13.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woolrich ›
Education in Woolrich
46.4% of adults 25 and older in Woolrich have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woolrich
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Woolrich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolrich | 815 | $62,895 | $231,100 | $2,163 |
| Dunnstable | 1,021 | $82,431 | $198,300 | $881 |
| Pine Creek | 3,416 | $58,657 | $180,800 | — |
| McElhattan | 1,036 | $71,250 | $215,500 | $861 |
| Avis | 1,171 | $60,625 | $166,700 | $825 |
| Dunnstown | 1,331 | $88,194 | $218,100 | $1,084 |
| Woodward | 2,422 | $86,083 | $221,100 | $1,072 |
| Wayne | 1,253 | $72,396 | $220,800 | $844 |
| Porter | 1,521 | $73,920 | $226,500 | $619 |
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What is the median household income in Woolrich, PA?
The median household income in Woolrich is $62,895, 19% 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 Woolrich?
The median home value in Woolrich is $231,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Woolrich?
The median gross rent in Woolrich is $2,163 per month, about 12.8% of household income.
Is Woolrich, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in Woolrich?
The median age in Woolrich is 57.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Woolrich?
The average commute to work in Woolrich is 39 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woolrich?
The unemployment rate in Woolrich is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woolrich?
46.4% of adults in Woolrich 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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