Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Eddystone is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,212. Residents earn $53,665 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Eddystone receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Eddystone has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Eddystone is $53,665, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 21.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Eddystone is $117,500, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,312 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 582 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 11,508 per 100,000, 487% above the national average.
6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Eddystone enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.4% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.6% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,665 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,457 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,369 |
| Unemployment | 7.9% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,424 |
| County GDP | $42,608M |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Healthcare | 1,893 |
| Retail | 1,549 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.59% |
| Commute Time | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |
| Census Median | $117,500 |
| 58% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $154 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 80.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,312 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.59% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Total Violent | 581.6/100K |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 166.2/100K |
| Assault | 415.5/100K |
| Total Property | 11,508.1/100K |
| 487% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 498.6/100K |
| Theft | 10,926.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 83.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8548°N, 75.3371°W |
| County FIPS | 42045 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,212/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Retail Stores | 1,549 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |