At a Glance
Median Income
$91,442
$52,499 per capita
Home Value
$236,900
Zillow: $335,470
Median Rent
$1,147/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
15/100K
305/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.5%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Clarks Summit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clarks Summit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarks Summit 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 Summit residents earn a median household income of $91,442 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,499. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% 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 Summit is $236,900 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,470. Median rent is $1,147/month, with 20.2% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Clarks Summit reports 15 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 305/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
57.5% of adults in Clarks Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarks Summit 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
Population5,058
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density3,181/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,442
Per Capita$52,499
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,900
Rent$1,147
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$335,470
Housing Units2,377
Rent Burden20.2%
Crime
F
Violent15/100K
Property305/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault15/100K
Burglary122/100K
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)
Elevation1,250 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.5%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+23.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Clarks Summit was founded in 1911.
The median home in Clarks Summit was built in 1965.
15.7% work from home.
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.
17.6% 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.
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