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Exeter, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,514 Population 1,194/sq mi density
$49,432 Median Income $34,008 per capita
$132,500 Home Value $220,951 Zillow
$1,026 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
268 Violent Crime/100K 1,857 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,432 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,500 home value, $1,026/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
268 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Exeter, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,432
34% below
$34,008 per capita
Home Value
$132,500
53% below
Zillow: $220,951
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
12% below
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
268/100K
30% below
1,857/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Exeter Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Exeter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
47%
Rent
88%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Exeter a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Exeter residents earn a median household income of $49,432 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,008. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Exeter is $132,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,951. Median rent is $1,026/month, with 25.6% 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.

Safety & Crime

Exeter reports 268 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,857/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.6% of adults in Exeter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Exeter has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population5,514
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,194/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,432
Per Capita$34,008
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,500
Rent$1,026
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$220,951
Housing Units2,860
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

F
Violent268/100K
Property1,857/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault214/100K
Burglary214/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation557 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Exeter was founded in 1884.
The median home in Exeter was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.