Apartments for rent in Schuylkill Haven, PA

Schuylkill Haven is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of just over 5,000. Retirees are commonplace, as they account for 18% of the population compared to 14% nationally. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just under 40, skews younger than most cities in Pennsylvania. Just 26% of residents rent in Schuylkill Haven, as most own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $774 per month, which is $143/month less than the state average.

Schuylkill Haven residents have an average commute of about 24 minutes, shorter than the state average of about 28 minutes. Many residents (48%) drive to work, while public transportation is not used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

There are three primary industries in Schuylkill Haven: retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Together, these industries account for 29% 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 field in the town. With an average annual income of just over $64K, Schuylkill Haven workers earn about the same as their peers elsewhere in the state. However, Schuylkill Haven compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Schuylkill Haven has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 17% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.