At a Glance
Median Income
$95,536
$46,614 per capita
Home Value
$241,800
Zillow: $349,248
Median Rent
$1,768/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.2%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Chinchilla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chinchilla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chinchilla a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chinchilla residents earn a median household income of $95,536 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,614. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Chinchilla is $241,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,248. Median rent is $1,768/month, with 23.0% 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 1962.
Education
51.2% of adults in Chinchilla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chinchilla 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
Population2,322
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density925/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,536
Per Capita$46,614
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,800
Rent$1,768
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$349,248
Housing Units780
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,368 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.2%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Chinchilla was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% 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.