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Park Crest

Pennsylvania · 645 residents · 0.784 sq mi
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Park Crest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $227,600. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
645
+5%since 2023
from 616 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
823 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 786 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.9
−4%since 2023
from 51.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
461518576634691201020202024Park Crest
2024645
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,583
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,458 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,158
+5%since 2023
from $34,491 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+4%since 2023
from 0.465 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $228,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
88.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+3%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(122)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.8%(17)
Diversity Score45.7%(281)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(94)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other4%(26)
Diversity Score40.3%(260)
Diversity Score
40
−12%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+27%since 2023
from 25.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
Female
61.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park Crest, Pennsylvania?

Park Crest, Pennsylvania has about 645 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Park Crest, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Park Crest, Pennsylvania earns about $59,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park Crest, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Park Crest, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $227,600.

How educated are people in Park Crest, Pennsylvania?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Park Crest, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Park Crest, Pennsylvania?

About 20.3% of people in Park Crest, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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