Apartments for rent in Homestead, PA

The small town of Homestead, Pennsylvania is home to slightly more than 3,000 residents. Retirees are a common sight, as they make up 18% of the population compared to 14% nationally. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 39, is younger than most cities in Pennsylvania. Homeowners tend to be in the minority in the town, and 60% of residents are renting. The trend is driven in part by a relatively low average rent of $725 a month, which is $192 less than the state average.

Many Homestead residents work in one of three industries: entertainment, healthcare, and retail. Together, these industries account for 25% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. Homestead workers earn an average annual income of about $36,000, less than their peers elsewhere in Pennsylvania. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Homestead has a high number of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (9%) compared to the national average (5%). In addition, 10% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 31 minutes, the commute time for Homestead residents is slower than the state average of about 28 minutes. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, chosen by 21% of commuters, while public transit is used by only 9% of the town. Not many commuters (4%) walk to work, though the number exceeds the national average.