At a Glance
Median Income
$94,318
$58,375 per capita
Home Value
$274,000
Zillow: $355,311
Median Rent
$1,573/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.9%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Clarks Green Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clarks Green's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarks Green a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarks Green residents earn a median household income of $94,318 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,375. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% 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 Clarks Green is $274,000 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,311. Median rent is $1,573/month, with 24.2% 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 1959.
Education
55.9% of adults in Clarks Green hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarks Green 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
Population1,594
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density3,008/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,318
Per Capita$58,375
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$274,000
Rent$1,573
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$355,311
Housing Units723
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,365 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.9%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+28.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Clarks Green was founded in 1914.
The median home in Clarks Green was built in 1959.
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.
10.4% 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.