At a Glance
Median Income
$53,665
$24,457 per capita
Home Value
$117,500
Zillow: $289,167
Median Rent
$1,312/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
874/100K
7,321/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Eddystone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eddystone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eddystone a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eddystone residents earn a median household income of $53,665 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,457. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eddystone is $117,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,167. Median rent is $1,312/month, with 29.1% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Eddystone reports 874 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 130% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,321/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
6.2% of adults in Eddystone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eddystone has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,212
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density2,212/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$53,665
Per Capita$24,457
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,500
Rent$1,312
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$289,167
Housing Units1,017
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent874/100K
Property7,321/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault666/100K
Burglary250/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute36 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Eddystone was founded in 1888.
The median home in Eddystone was built in 1948.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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