At a Glance
Median Income
$39,125
$25,752 per capita
Home Value
$114,700
Zillow: $233,590
Median Rent
$844/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
401/100K
2,689/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
35.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr
How East Side Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Side's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Side a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Side residents earn a median household income of $39,125 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,752. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.0% 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 East Side is $114,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,590. Median rent is $844/month, with 29.4% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
East Side reports 401 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,689/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in East Side hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Side has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population367
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$39,125
Per Capita$25,752
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty35.0%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,700
Rent$844
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$233,590
Housing Units126
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent401/100K
Property2,689/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,248 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
East Side was founded in 1892.
The median home in East Side was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.2% 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.
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