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Hallstead, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,223 Population 2,912/sq mi density
$51,705 Median Income $30,065 per capita
$116,900 Home Value $203,868 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
141 Violent Crime/100K 424 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,705 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,900 home value, $749/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hallstead, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,705
31% below
$30,065 per capita
Home Value
$116,900
59% below
Zillow: $203,868
Median Rent
$749/mo
36% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
63% below
424/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Hallstead Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
41%
Rent
64%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hallstead a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hallstead residents earn a median household income of $51,705 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,065. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hallstead is $116,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,868. Median rent is $749/month, with 30.8% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Hallstead reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 424/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Hallstead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hallstead 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

Population1,223
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density2,912/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,705
Per Capita$30,065
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,900
Rent$749
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$203,868
Housing Units635
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent141/100K
Property424/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation906 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Hallstead was founded in 1787.
The median home in Hallstead was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.