At a Glance
Median Income
$90,829
$41,005 per capita
Home Value
$209,800
Zillow: $244,134
Median Rent
$800/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Hegins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hegins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hegins a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hegins residents earn a median household income of $90,829 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,005. 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 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hegins is $209,800 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,134. Median rent is $800/month, with 14.8% 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 1962.
Education
30.6% of adults in Hegins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hegins has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,103
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,829
Per Capita$41,005
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,800
Rent$800
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$244,134
Housing Units515
Rent Burden14.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation853 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Hegins was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.