At a Glance
Median Income
$78,036
$36,391 per capita
Home Value
$142,100
Zillow: $179,480
Median Rent
$970/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
407/100K
1,774/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Dupont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dupont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dupont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dupont residents earn a median household income of $78,036 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,391. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 Dupont is $142,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,480. Median rent is $970/month, with 23.2% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
Dupont reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,774/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Dupont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dupont 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
Population2,545
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,631/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,036
Per Capita$36,391
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,100
Rent$970
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$179,480
Housing Units1,392
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property1,774/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault370/100K
Burglary592/100K
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)
Elevation780 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute16 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Dupont was founded in 1917.
The median home in Dupont was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% 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.
All Countries
