At a Glance
Median Income
$105,417
$46,082 per capita
Home Value
$255,500
Zillow: $200,850
Violent Crime
867/100K
1,429/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Chase Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chase's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chase a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chase residents earn a median household income of $105,417 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,082. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chase is $255,500 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,850. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Chase reports 867 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 128% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,429/100K.
Education
39.6% of adults in Chase hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chase has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,094
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density478/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,417
Per Capita$46,082
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,500
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$200,850
Housing Units395
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent867/100K
Property1,429/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,160 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Chase was built in 1976.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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