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Courtdale, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County

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
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Courtdale, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,607
9% above
$36,580 per capita
Home Value
$157,800
44% below
Zillow: $187,353
Median Rent
$980/mo
16% below
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
275/100K
28% below
824/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
11% below
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Courtdale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Courtdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
109%
Home Value
56%
Rent
84%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
6%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Courtdale a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Courtdale residents earn a median household income of $81,607 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,580. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Courtdale is $157,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,353. Median rent is $980/month, with 18.3% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Courtdale reports 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 824/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

29.9% of adults in Courtdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Courtdale 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

Population596
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density584/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,607
Per Capita$36,580
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,800
Rent$980
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$187,353
Housing Units289
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

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

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K

Climate

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

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

Courtdale was founded in 1897.
The median home in Courtdale was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.