At a Glance
Median Income
$75,632
$37,109 per capita
Home Value
$186,900
Zillow: $245,281
Median Rent
$923/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
368/100K
1,425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Dunmore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dunmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunmore a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dunmore residents earn a median household income of $75,632 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,109. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% 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 Dunmore is $186,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,281. Median rent is $923/month, with 24.1% 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
Dunmore reports 368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,425/100K.
Education
39.0% of adults in Dunmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunmore 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
Population14,123
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,583/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,632
Per Capita$37,109
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,900
Rent$923
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$245,281
Housing Units6,385
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent368/100K
Property1,425/100K
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)
Elevation1,090 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Dunmore was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% 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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