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Flying Hills

Pennsylvania · 2,230 residents · 0.513 sq mi
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Flying Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $173,000. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,230
+87%since 2000
from 1,191 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,347 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 2,322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
+25%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Flying Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,875
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,174
+31%since 2000
from $36,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,164
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $749 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
48.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,922)
Black3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(135)
Asian2.6%(59)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.4%(611)
Diversity Score
27
+143%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flying Hills, Pennsylvania?

Flying Hills, Pennsylvania has about 2,230 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Flying Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $76,875 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 $173,000, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.

How educated are people in Flying Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 43.9% 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 5.9% 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 677 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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