At a Glance
Median Income
$81,797
$43,848 per capita
Home Value
$301,100
Zillow: $208,084
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Harleigh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harleigh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harleigh a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harleigh residents earn a median household income of $81,797 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,848. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harleigh is $301,100 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,084. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
17.2% of adults in Harleigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harleigh has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population986
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density1,730/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,797
Per Capita$43,848
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$301,100
Rent
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$208,084
Housing Units484
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation1,660 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute48 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Harleigh was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.