Apartments for rent in Orwigsburg, PA

A small town in Pennsylvania, Orwigsburg has a population of slightly less than 3,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (26%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 45, skews older than most cities in Pennsylvania. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 67% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $730 a month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Pennsylvania. Each month, renters in Orwigsburg will save around $187 compared to the state average.

Many Orwigsburg residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and manufacturing. Combined, these industries account for 17% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in management, as 7% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Orwigsburg workers take home an average annual income of around $73,000, more than the average Pennsylvania resident. However, the town's average income is roughly on par with the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Orwigsburg has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%). Further, 11% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 7% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Orwigsburg residents have an average commute of about 34 minutes, longer than the Pennsylvania average of about 28 minutes. Many residents (40%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.