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Clarks Green, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,594 Population 3,008/sq mi density
$94,318 Median Income $58,375 per capita
$274,000 Home Value $349,248 Zillow
$1,573 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
15 Violent Crime/100K 305 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,318 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$274,000 home value, $1,573/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
15 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarks Green, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,318
26% above
$58,375 per capita
Home Value
$274,000
3% below
Zillow: $349,248
Median Rent
$1,573/mo
35% above
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
15/100K
96% below
305/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.9%
66% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
126%
Home Value
97%
Rent
135%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
4%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarks Green a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
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 1.5% (58% 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 $349,248. 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.

Safety & Crime

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

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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 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 Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,318
Per Capita$58,375
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$274,000
Rent$1,573
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$349,248
Housing Units723
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent15/100K
Property305/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 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.
9.5% 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.