At a Glance
Median Income
$51,705
$30,065 per capita
Home Value
$116,900
Zillow: $212,807
Median Rent
$749/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hallstead a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 10.4% (189% 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 $212,807. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.
Data Overview
People
Population1,223
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density2,912/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,705
Per Capita$30,065
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,900
Rent$749
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$212,807
Housing Units635
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI25 (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.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.