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Chinchilla, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,322 Population 925/sq mi density
$95,536 Median Income $46,614 per capita
$241,800 Home Value $349,248 Zillow
$1,768 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
15 Violent Crime/100K 305 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$95,536 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$241,800 home value, $1,768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
15 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Chinchilla, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,536
27% above
$46,614 per capita
Home Value
$241,800
14% below
Zillow: $349,248
Median Rent
$1,768/mo
52% above
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
15/100K
96% below
305/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.2%
52% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
127%
Home Value
86%
Rent
152%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
152%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
4%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chinchilla a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 5.1% (42% 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.

Safety & Crime

Chinchilla reports 15 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 305/100K.

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. 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

Population2,322
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density925/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$95,536
Per Capita$46,614
Unemployment5.1%
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%

Crime

F
Violent15/100K
Property305/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
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.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.