At a Glance
Median Income
$76,315
$35,620 per capita
Home Value
$211,400
Zillow: $274,454
Median Rent
$951/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
466/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Archbald Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Archbald's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Archbald a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Archbald residents earn a median household income of $76,315 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,620. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Archbald is $211,400 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,454. Median rent is $951/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Archbald reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 466/100K.
Education
32.4% of adults in Archbald hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Archbald has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,348
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,315
Per Capita$35,620
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,400
Rent$951
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$274,454
Housing Units3,086
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property466/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,124 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Archbald was founded in 1831.
The median home in Archbald was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.