East Side, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
367 Population 319/sq mi density
$39,125 Median Income $25,752 per capita
$114,700 Home Value $233,590 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$39,125 median income, 19.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,700 home value, $844/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

East Side, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,125
48% below
$25,752 per capita
Home Value
$114,700
59% below
Zillow: $233,590
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
19.1%
431% above
35.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
52%
Home Value
41%
Rent
73%
Poverty
282%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
531%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Side a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 19.1% (431% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population367
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$39,125
Per Capita$25,752
Unemployment19.1%
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%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
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.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.