At a Glance
Median Income
$88,333
$48,330 per capita
Home Value
$216,100
Zillow: $150,191
Violent Crime
144/100K
2,549/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Hometown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hometown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hometown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hometown residents earn a median household income of $88,333 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,330. 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 Hometown is $216,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,191. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Hometown reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,549/100K.
Education
31.9% of adults in Hometown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hometown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,426
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density713/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,333
Per Capita$48,330
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,100
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$150,191
Housing Units699
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property2,549/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,186 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hometown was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.