At a Glance
Median Income
$49,432
$34,008 per capita
Home Value
$132,500
Zillow: $237,408
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Exeter a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 5.0% (39% above 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 $237,408. 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.
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. 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 Born2.4%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,432
Per Capita$34,008
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,500
Rent$1,026
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$237,408
Housing Units2,860
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
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.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.