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Patterson Heights

Pennsylvania · 639 residents · 0.225 sq mi
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Patterson Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,917. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% 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
639
−5%since 2000
from 670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,840 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+1%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4865516176827471990201020202024Patterson Heights
2024711
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,917
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,736
+96%since 2000
from $21,244 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,111
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(642)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(576)
Black2.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(22)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other5.8%(37)
Diversity Score28.3%(181)
Diversity Score
28
+439%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania?

Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania has about 639 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $92,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $175,800, and the typical rent is about $1,111 a month.

How educated are people in Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 48.2% of adults age 25 and over in Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 1.8% of people in Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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