Living in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wyalusing · Census data 2020–2024

Wyalusing has 653 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $43,636 (44% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $157,100, the median rent is $900/month.

Wyalusing is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Wyalusing at a glance

Population
653
Median age
39.2State: 40.9
Median household income
$43,636State: $77,971
Median home value
$157,100State: $254,500
Median rent
$900/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
46.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
Average commute
21 min

Is Wyalusing a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 17.1%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Wyalusing

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wyalusing the median home value is $157,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,315 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Wyalusing$157,100
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Wyalusing$900
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Wyalusing median household income

The median household income in Wyalusing is $43,636 and the income per person is $30,762. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Wyalusing$43,636
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Wyalusing: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
327
Owner-occupied
46.2%
Renter-occupied
53.8%
Vacant
10.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1953
Average household size
2.24

Wyalusing demographics

Population
653
Median age
39.2
Under 18
31.4%
65 and older
28%
Households
292
Foreign-born
3.4%
Veterans
9.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wyalusing ›

Education in Wyalusing

26.4% of adults 25 and older in Wyalusing have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Wyalusing26.4%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Wyalusing

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
21 minState: 26 min
Work from home
4.8%
Drive alone
78.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
14.3%
Homes with broadband
87.7%

Wyalusing vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Wyalusing653$43,636$157,100$900
Terry760$57,200$244,800$860
Wilmot1,086$85,000$251,000—
Tuscarora1,052$95,313$188,100$963
Laceyville423$47,250$137,500$868
Asylum911$73,382$196,900$1,102
Braintrim402$72,344$183,300$1,098
Windham610$71,250$208,300$1,591
Standing Stone771$87,292$218,500$964

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Living in Wyalusing: FAQ

What is the median household income in Wyalusing, PA?

The median household income in Wyalusing is $43,636, 44% 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 Wyalusing?

The median home value in Wyalusing is $157,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Wyalusing?

The median gross rent in Wyalusing is $900 per month, about 30% of household income.

Is Wyalusing, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 17.1%.

What is the median age in Wyalusing?

The median age in Wyalusing is 39.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Wyalusing?

The average commute to work in Wyalusing is 21 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Wyalusing?

The unemployment rate in Wyalusing is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Wyalusing?

26.4% of adults in Wyalusing 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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