At a Glance
Median Income
$90,829
$41,005 per capita
Home Value
$209,800
Zillow: $226,333
Median Rent
$800/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
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 $226,333. 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.
Safety & Crime
Hegins reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 453/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,103
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$226,333
Housing Units515
Rent Burden14.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property453/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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