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Hickory Hills, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
328 Population 234/sq mi density
$49,125 Median Income $36,679 per capita
$119,400 Home Value $233,590 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
401 Violent Crime/100K 2,689 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,125 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
401 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hickory Hills, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,125
35% below
$36,679 per capita
Home Value
$119,400
58% below
Zillow: $233,590
Violent Crime
401/100K
6% above
2,689/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Hickory Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hickory Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
42%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hickory Hills a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hickory Hills residents earn a median household income of $49,125 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,679. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hickory Hills is $119,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,590. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Hickory Hills reports 401 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,689/100K.

Education

14.6% of adults in Hickory Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hickory Hills has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population328
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,125
Per Capita$36,679
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,400
Rent
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$233,590
Housing Units369
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent401/100K
Property2,689/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,417 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute42 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Hickory Hills was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.