At a Glance
Median Income
$108,284
$40,095 per capita
Home Value
$296,100
Zillow: $347,252
Median Rent
$1,602/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
How Egypt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Egypt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Egypt a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Egypt residents earn a median household income of $108,284 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,095. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Egypt is $296,100 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,252. Median rent is $1,602/month, with 36.7% 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 1965.
Education
28.0% of adults in Egypt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Egypt has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,964
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density2,016/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,284
Per Capita$40,095
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
A+
Home Value$296,100
Rent$1,602
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$347,252
Housing Units1,103
Rent Burden36.7%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation480 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Egypt was built in 1965.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.