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Courtdale, PA

Pennsylvania · Luzerne County · Metropolitan Area

Courtdale is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 596. Residents earn $81,607 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
596 Population 584/sq mi density
$81,607 Median Income $36,580 per capita
$157,800 Home Value $187,353 Zillow
$980 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
275 Violent Crime/100K 824 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,607 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $980/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
275 violent crimes/100K (28% below avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,607
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $157,800
44% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 275/100K
28% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.9%
11% lower than US avg
Median Rent $980
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.2%
94% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Courtdale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population596
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density584/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,607
Per Capita$36,580
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$20,580M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,800
Rent$980
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$187,353
Housing Units289
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

F
Violent275/100K
Property824/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault275/100K
Burglary275/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation979 ft (298 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.3%
Libraries16

Is Courtdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Courtdale receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Courtdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Courtdale is $81,607, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Courtdale is $157,800, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $980 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Courtdale is below the national average at 275 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 824 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.

Education

29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Courtdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Courtdale has a population of 596 with a density of 584 people per square mile. The median age is 39.4 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%).

Population

596
Total Population
584
People / sq mi
39.4yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Courtdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Courtdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Courtdale is $81,607, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Courtdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,607
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,580
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
IRS Avg AGI$63,726

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,474
County GDP$20,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants769
Healthcare993
Retail1,145
Manufacturing299

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,079
74% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Drive Alone74.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Courtdale is $157,800, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $980 (16% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $187,353.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,800
44% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$187,353

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$980
16% below US avg
Rent Burden18.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.1%
Housing Units289
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,079
74% above US avg
Effective Rate3.85%
Courtdale has a violent crime rate of 275 per 100,000 residents, 28% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 824 per 100,000 (58% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Courtdale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent274.7/100K
28% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault274.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property824.2/100K
58% below US avg
Burglary274.7/100K
Theft549.5/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Courtdale 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 is 38.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall45.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation979 ft (298 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density584/sq mi
Coordinates41.2849°N, 75.9143°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLuzerne County County
County FIPS42079
Courtdale is located in Luzerne County County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.2-point margin. 88.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 40%

Winner: Republican by 19.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.9%
11% below US avg
High School+96.9%
Graduate Degree+9.9%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density584/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi
CountyLuzerne County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.3%
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities993
Restaurants769
Retail Stores1,145

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Drive Alone74.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.2%

Nearby Cities

Luzerne, PA 2,720 pop · 0.9 mi Larksville, PA 4,248 pop · 1.7 mi Edwardsville, PA 4,917 pop · 1.7 mi Trucksville, PA 2,284 pop · 1.9 mi Swoyersville, PA 5,014 pop · 2.0 mi Kingston, PA 13,333 pop · 2.0 mi Forty Fort, PA 4,235 pop · 2.2 mi Chase, PA 1,094 pop · 2.6 mi Shavertown, PA 2,150 pop · 2.7 mi Plains, PA 4,369 pop · 3.3 mi Wilkes-Barre, PA 44,217 pop · 3.3 mi Plymouth, PA 5,761 pop · 3.6 mi West Wyoming, PA 2,653 pop · 3.9 mi Wyoming, PA 3,111 pop · 4.0 mi
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