At a Glance
Median Income
$79,479
$39,118 per capita
Home Value
$169,700
Zillow: $248,140
Median Rent
$1,032/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Espy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Espy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Espy a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Espy residents earn a median household income of $79,479 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,118. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Espy is $169,700 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,140. Median rent is $1,032/month, with 18.2% 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 1968.
Education
32.5% of adults in Espy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Espy has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,737
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,930/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,479
Per Capita$39,118
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,700
Rent$1,032
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$248,140
Housing Units821
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation493 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Espy was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.