At a Glance
Median Income
$53,092
$23,522 per capita
Home Value
$105,800
Zillow: $190,185
Median Rent
$1,267/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
589/100K
2,198/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Colwyn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colwyn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colwyn a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colwyn residents earn a median household income of $53,092 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,522. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9% (342% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colwyn is $105,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,185. Median rent is $1,267/month, with 32.2% 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 1949.
Safety & Crime
Colwyn reports 589 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,198/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Colwyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colwyn has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,683
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density10,319/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$53,092
Per Capita$23,522
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,800
Rent$1,267
Ownership44.9%
Zillow$190,185
Housing Units868
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent589/100K
Property2,198/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault235/100K
Burglary628/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation58 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Colwyn was founded in 1698.
The median home in Colwyn was built in 1949.
27.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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