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Dunmore, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
14,123 Population 1,583/sq mi density
$75,632 Median Income $37,109 per capita
$186,900 Home Value $245,281 Zillow
$923 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
368 Violent Crime/100K 1,425 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,632 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,900 home value, $923/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Dunmore, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,632
1% above
$37,109 per capita
Home Value
$186,900
34% below
Zillow: $245,281
Median Rent
$923/mo
21% below
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
368/100K
3% below
1,425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
16% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
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)

Income
101%
Home Value
66%
Rent
79%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
116%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
97%
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.