At a Glance
Median Income
$85,000
$45,542 per capita
Home Value
$134,700
Zillow: $249,478
Median Rent
$1,714/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
14.5% smoking rate
How Hancocks Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hancocks Bridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hancocks Bridge 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
Hancocks Bridge residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,542. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,492 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hancocks Bridge is $134,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,478. Median rent is $1,714/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.2% of adults in Hancocks Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hancocks Bridge has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population296
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,287/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$45,542
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$7,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,700
Rent$1,714
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$249,478
Housing Units149
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,685/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation2 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hancocks Bridge was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.