What is the median household income in Elkland, PA?
The median household income in Elkland, PA is $54,531 (±$15,546) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $833 a month would take about $33,300 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Elkland, the median household income went from $42,500 in 2015–2019 to $54,531 in 2020–2024 (+28.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $54,531 (±$15,546)
- Median renter income
- $32,396 (±$14,401)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $33,300
Income in Elkland against Tioga County, its state and the nation
| Elkland | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,531 (±$15,546) | $64,899 (±$2,262) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $32,396 (±$14,401) | $37,429 (±$3,795) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $62,727 (±$29,508) | $72,756 (±$2,130) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $833 (±$149) | $863 (±$36) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Elkland, median household income is not measurably different from Tioga County ($64,899).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($77,971).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Tioga County, Elkland ranks 27 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 2136 of 2,545.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Elkland
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $833 a month ($9,996 a year) needs an income of about $33,300 a year.
The median renting household in Elkland earns $32,396 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,500 (±$14,176) | $54,531 (±$15,546) | +28.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $704 (±$59) | $833 (±$149) | +18.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $80,900 (±$7,566) | $159,400 (±$9,871) | +97.0% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Elkland
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkland | — | $54,531 (±$15,546) | — |
| Nelson Township | 1.9 mi | $82,813 (±$14,493) | Higher |
| Osceola Township | 3.1 mi | $58,125 (±$11,068) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington Township (Tioga County) | 4.5 mi | $58,750 (±$17,962) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Tuscarora | 5.1 mi | $77,411 (±$11,845) | Higher |
| Town of Woodhull | 5.9 mi | $60,106 (±$3,356) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township (Tioga County) | 6.3 mi | $77,778 (±$20,204) | Not measurably different |
| Knoxville | 6.7 mi | $64,063 (±$15,125) | Not measurably different |
| Middlebury Township | 8.9 mi | $62,083 (±$14,036) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nelson Township, PA ($82,813), Town of Tuscarora, NY ($77,411).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Tioga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Morris Township (Tioga County) | $63,750 (±$10,907) |
| 22 | Middlebury Township | $62,083 (±$14,036) |
| 23 | Shippen Township (Tioga County) | $60,000 (±$26,035) |
| 24 | Lawrence Township (Tioga County) | $59,702 (±$10,094) |
| 25 | Farmington Township (Tioga County) | $58,750 (±$17,962) |
| 26 | Osceola Township | $58,125 (±$11,068) |
| 27 | Elkland | $54,531 (±$15,546) |
| 28 | Duncan Township | $53,500 (±$23,576) |
| 29 | Gaines Township | $53,281 (±$19,605) |
| 30 | Brookfield Township | $50,417 (±$18,277) |
| 31 | Tioga Township | $49,931 (±$14,980) |
| 32 | Putnam Township | $49,107 (±$12,441) |
| 33 | Mansfield | $47,685 (±$10,421) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Tioga County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Elkland
What is the median household income in Elkland?
The median household income in Elkland is $54,531 (±$15,546) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Elkland?
About $33,300 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $833 a month.
Have incomes in Elkland kept up with inflation?
In Elkland, the median household income went from $42,500 in 2015–2019 to $54,531 in 2020–2024 (+28.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Elkland?
The median renting household in Elkland, PA earns $32,396 (±$14,401) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkland borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkland borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkland borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkland borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkland borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkland borough, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Elkland borough, Pennsylvania (place:23152, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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