At a Glance
Median Income
$64,028
$31,605 per capita
Home Value
$142,900
Zillow: $191,765
Median Rent
$1,056/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
163/100K
2,138/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Duryea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Duryea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duryea 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
Duryea residents earn a median household income of $64,028 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,605. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% 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 Duryea is $142,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,765. Median rent is $1,056/month, with 28.9% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Duryea reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,138/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Duryea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duryea 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
Population5,054
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density914/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,028
Per Capita$31,605
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,900
Rent$1,056
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$191,765
Housing Units2,267
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent163/100K
Property2,138/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault122/100K
Burglary530/100K
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)
Elevation553 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Duryea was founded in 1891.
The median home in Duryea was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% 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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