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Flying Hills

Pennsylvania · 2,568 residents · 0.513 sq mi
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Flying Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,550. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,377 residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $169,400. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,568
+116%since 2000
from 1,191 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,006 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 2,322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+10%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Flying Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,550
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,596 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,181
+6%since 2000
from $36,822 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $749 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
52.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+86%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,123)
Black1.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian2.3%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(135)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,328)
Black2.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(94)
Asian2.1%(53)
Other2.6%(67)
Diversity Score25.3%(649)
Diversity Score
25
+124%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flying Hills, Pennsylvania?

Flying Hills, Pennsylvania has about 2,568 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flying Hills, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Flying Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $54,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flying Hills, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Flying Hills, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $169,400, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Flying Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 44.1% of adults age 25 and over in Flying Hills, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flying Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 8.3% of people in Flying Hills, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flying Hills, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Flying Hills, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,015 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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