At a Glance
Median Income
$38,469
$24,886 per capita
Home Value
$180,600
Zillow: $299,295
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
745/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Honesdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Honesdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Honesdale a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Honesdale residents earn a median household income of $38,469 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,886. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,445 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Honesdale is $180,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,295. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 36.7% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Honesdale reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 745/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Honesdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Honesdale has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,465
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,151/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,469
Per Capita$24,886
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$2,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A
Home Value$180,600
Rent$1,094
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$299,295
Housing Units2,419
Rent Burden36.7%
Crime
F
Violent226/100K
Property745/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,326/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation1,167 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Honesdale was founded in 1826.
The median home in Honesdale was built in 1953.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.