At a Glance
Median Income
$51,635
$18,097 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $250,205
Median Rent
$1,023/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
729/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Factoryville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Factoryville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Factoryville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Factoryville residents earn a median household income of $51,635 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,097. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% 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 Factoryville is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,205. Median rent is $1,023/month, with 51.0% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
Factoryville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 729/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Factoryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Factoryville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,374
Median Age21.2 yrs
Density1,808/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,635
Per Capita$18,097
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$1,023
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$250,205
Housing Units349
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property729/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation946 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Factoryville was founded in 1798.
The median home in Factoryville was built in 1943.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% 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.
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